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Our Governing Board

The Governing Board of Addenbrooke Classical Academy is a governing body of our community members who take responsibility for governing and supervising the management of school policy, operations, and fiscal matters.

Board Meetings

We welcome parents and community members to attend our meetings. If you have any ideas or issues you would like share, please email us. We’re always happy to address the concerns of our school and community members.

Please join us for our upcoming board of directors meetings. The board will meet in workshop session on Tuesday's at 5:00 p.m. (no votes taken) and then move to a regular business meeting (votes taken) at 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend a meeting in person, please join our Zoom meeting. Member ID: 998 085 3266.

Location: 3605 South Teller Street, Lakewood; 3rd floor of high school campus (in-person and Zoom). Meeting dates are as follows:

  • August 12, 2025
  • September 9, 2025
  • October 14, 2025
  • November 11, 2025
  • December 9, 2025
  • January 13, 2026
  • February 10, 2026
  • March 10, 2026
  • April 14, 2026
  • May 12, 2026
  • June 9, 2026
  • July 2026 - No Meeting

Board Candidate Resumes

Meet Our Board Members

Patrick Cordova
President
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About Patrick Cordova

Patrick is a native to Colorado, and is a husband and the father of six children, five of whom attend Addenbrooke Classical Academy. He is the Director of IT for a non profit dental insurance company. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, gardening, and the Colorado Outdoors. He is passionate about Addenbrooke's mission and is invested in Addenbrooke's future.
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Ed Peterson
Vice President
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About Ed Peterson

Edward "Ed" Peterson is a native of Colorado and grew up in the Denver Metro area. He has been married to his wonderful wife Anna for over 50 years. They have two sons and three grandchildren. The twin grandsons will graduate from Bear Creek High School this spring, and the youngest grandson is in first grade at Addenbrooke. Ed's greatest joy is to have his family all living within a few blocks of each other. He jokingly refers to it as the "Peterson Compound". He is a strong supporter of charter schools and the classical education model and says one of his greatest blessings would be to attend his youngest grandson's high school graduation from Addenbrooke Classical Academy. Ed is founder and CEO of a commercial construction and design company and has been active in public and community service for many years serving both as an elected and appointive official at the municipal, state, and national level and is now honored to be of service on the board of directors for Addenbrooke Classical Academy.
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Sarah Rodriquez
Secretary
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About Sarah Rodriquez

Sarah and her husband, Dominic, are both Colorado natives. They have five children, four students at Addenbrooke and an upcoming kindergartner. Sarah is a hairstylist turned stay-at-home mom who enjoys, well, someday she might rediscover some hobbies. You can most often find her on the sidelines rooting for Addenbrooke or in the car on the way to someone's practice. Sarah is passionate about keeping Addenbrooke an amazing place for families for many years to come.
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Christi Palmore
Treasurer
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About Christi Palmore

Christi is a Colorado native who, along with her husband, is raising four children—three of whom are currently attending Addenbrooke Classical Academy. The family has been a part of the Addenbrooke community for nine years. Professionally, Christi serves in the Enterprise Project Management Office at Denver Water. In her personal life, Christi enjoys undertaking home improvement projects, supporting her children's growth and achievements in sports, academics, and contributing to their community. Her dedication to Addenbrooke Classical Academy is evident through her passion for cultivating an environment that nurtures free and independent thinkers.
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Amanda Gomez
Board Member
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About Amanda Gomez

Amanda is a Colorado Native and her husband Ismael is from El Paso, TX. Together they have 6 boys from 7-28 years old, a two-year-old grandson, and another grandson on the way. That's right - NO GIRLS. They have two dogs, a labradoodle, and a Yorkiepoo. Amanda is mostly in the car getting kids and chaperoning and at soccer while the youngest two boys play competitively. She does payroll and accounting. Amanda is very dedicated to supporting Addenbrooke and their vision to make the best education and future for our children and community.
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Chrissy Liu
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About Chrissy Liu

Chrissy Liu brings a diverse professional background in law, education, healthcare administration, and entrepreneurship to the Addenbrooke Classical Academy Board. She has served as a practicing attorney, adjunct professor, healthcare administrator, and business owner, honing her skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizational leadership. Most recently, she served as vice president of the board for the Colorado Metalsmith Association, gaining valuable experience in governance and nonprofit leadership. As a dedicated member of the Addenbrooke community, she is passionate about classical education and its role in shaping well-rounded, intellectually curious students. She looks forward to leveraging her experience to support the school’s mission, foster strategic growth, and strengthen community engagement.
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Mark Pino
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About Mark Pino

I have over twenty years of executive-level development experience leading fundraising teams, boards, and volunteers, which have collectively raised over 250 million dollars. During my career, I’ve been fortunate to serve in leadership positions at the Mile Hi Church Foundation, Regis University, J.K. Mullen High School, Mercy Housing, and the Butterfly Pavilion. I hold a master of nonprofit management degree, and a B.S., in marketing and organizational development, both from Regis University. I’m beyond grateful that my two daughters have the opportunity to thrive at Addenbrooke Classical Academy. I wholeheartedly believe in the vision and mission of Addenbrooke, and I'm grateful to be of service to this remarkable community.
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