Board of Directors
The Governing Board of Kidinnu Academy Charter School
The members of Kidinnu Academy Charter School Founding Team bring a variety of expertise across diverse areas of business and charter school administration, charter school finance, accounting, marketing, instructional experience, and school facilities.
Members of the Governing Board
Dr. Noori Barka
President / Chairman
Founder & President, Calbiotech, Inc. Holds a Ph.D in Diagnostic Immunology with focus on immunoassay development and applications. Over 30 years experience in In-Vitro Diagnostics and clinical and reference laboratory. Involved with numerous philanthropy projects across San Diego.
Elected Through: 2024–2028
Keith Esshaki
Vice President / Director of Information Technology
Global Director of Sales & Business Development at Xelleration, Founder, CEO and CIO of GTC Systems, Inc. Provides IT consulting and solutions in all industries on a nationwide basis.
Elected Through: 2024–2028
Michael Rundlett
Treasurer / Director of Finance
Certified Financial Planner, CFP, AIF and CKA. Owner of Mike Rundlett Financial Service. Registered Representative with LPL Financial, Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor. Experience with investment practices.
Elected Through: 2024–2028
Dr. Roseann Rinear
Secretary
Educator and Business Owner, Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies, M.A. Educational Leadership, 34 years supervising child development programs in leadership capacity as Director, Program Manager, Regional Director, and VP of programs, 20 years as Adjunct Professor, and Charter School Executive Director/Principal.
Elected Through: 2023–2026
Colleen Attar
Trustee
Middle School Teacher and Adjunct Professor, M.A. in Teaching and Curriculum, Bachelor's in Arts and History.
Elected Through: 2023–2026
Souad Naoum
Secretary Alternate
English Language Educator and Interpreter, Fluent in Arabic and Aramaic and knowledgeable of Middle Eastern cultures and societies. Provides educational support to English language learners with Cajon Valley Union School District.
Elected Through: 2024–2027
Taghrid Zeto
Trustee
English Language Educator and Interpreter, fluent in Arabic and knowledgeable of Chaldean and Middle Eastern cultures and societies. Credentialed teacher with a master's degree earned in Iraq. Provides translation, interpretation, and educational support to Chaldean- and Arabic-speaking students and families with Cajon Valley Union School District.
Elected Through: 2024–2027
