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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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