School Advisory Board 2023-24

The School Advisory Board (SAB) is a strategic group that supports the administration, teachers, parents and students by providing guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure Holy Spirit School reaches its short term and long range goals within the framework of Faith/Worship, Knowledge/Word and Community/Witness.

SAB Co-Presidents: Geoff and Melanie Akers ([email protected])

Oversees board with guidance from school Principal and parish Pastor to achieve goals, provide focus on defined strategies and operate as a cohesive team based on Faith, Knowledge and Community.

We are excited to return to SAB this year as your SAB President Co-Chairs. We have three kiddos at Holy Spirit: Micaela (8th), Cole (5th), and Isla (1st). Geoff is a Financial Advisor with AIG Retirement Services and Melanie is an in-house attorney at Oracle and together we've been actively involved for several years at HSS including SAB, Dad's Club, coaching sports teams, Parent Ambassador program, etc. We are so happy and proud to be part of this community and look forward to meeting and welcoming our new families - We're sure you'll love this vibrant and friendly community!

Fundraising: Kim Aning ([email protected])

Inspire the parent, parish, alumni and local communities to support the school to achieve financial sustainability and to offer all students, including the underserved, the opportunity of academic achievement.

Hello! I am so excited to be joining SAB as Fundraising. Marco and I have 4 kids! Our oldest Matthew is in college this Fall and I have three kids here at HSS. Mason (8th), Melia (5th) and Maile (2nd). We have been part of the catholic school community for the last 14 years. We absolutely love being part of this amazing community here at Holy Spirit. We have had such a positive, supportive experience here and we are very grateful. I enjoy volunteering, being involved and attending all the events that bring these wonderful families together. I look forward to meeting many more families and continuing to support our school and community.

Catholic Identity & Service: Stephanie Dockendorf ([email protected])

To provide support and opportunities for all members of our Holy Spirit School Community to develop their Catholic faith, strengthen their prayer lives, and grow stronger in their relationship with Jesus.

Stephanie and her husband David have been parishioners at Holy Spirit since 2010 and have celebrated many milestones in the parish, including their wedding, son Christian's Baptism, and Christian (1st) becoming a HSS Coyote in Fall 2022! My involvement over the years at Holy Spirit has included various liturgical ministry roles, supporting and chairing some of the parish drives, and most recently as a Project Cornerstone volunteer in the classroom. I am also fortunate to serve on the Parish's Pastoral Council providing support to the church and school communities. attending many of the parish programs. I can't wait to help you and your families integrate your faith into your daily lives whether that's through the in-classroom, school-wide, or at-home activities we'll have this year. David, Christian, and I are most often at the 9:30am masses, so please come share any feedback, questions, or ideas for the parish and school!

Health & Safety: Christy Juco ([email protected])

Christy Juco and her husband, Jeff, have two children at HSS, Selah (5th grade) and Serena (1st grade). Christy has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a background in home health/hospital administration with experience in Workplace Safety and Health and Wellness. Christy has been actively involved in HSS, volunteering her time as Health and Safety Chair, Parent Ambassador, Fun Run First Aid Medic, Welcome Family, Project Cornerstone teacher, and the Guys and Dolls dances. Christy and her family are parishioners at Holy Spirit Parish and enjoy spending time with the HSS community, their family and friends, and their two dogs, Charlie and Ruby.

SAB Advisor: Sarah Shah ([email protected])

Hello! I am happy to return as an SAB Advisor and SAB representative for Holy Spirit Parish this school year. This will be my family's 6th year at HSS. We have 2 kids - Hayden (5th) and Harper (3rd). We moved to the Bay Area 11 years ago. The HSS community is such a huge part of our lives and has become an extension of our family. We feel extremely grateful to have found a school and community that provides the education, connections and support we have here at Holy Spirit.

Community Building: Annie Larks ([email protected])

Foster an actively engaged parent, teacher, and school community through community building events.

Finance & Operations: Jennifer Turner ([email protected])

Ensure the day-to-day and long-term financial health of the school, the safety, the security and the upkeep of the facilities.

Parish Staff and Holy Spirit School Administration sit on the School Advisory Board to provide direction and advice on achieving board goals and initiatives.

Mission Statement

The mission of the School Advisory Board (SAB) is to support the administration, teachers, parents and students by providing guidance and hands-on assistance to develop and ensure Holy Spirit School reaches its short-term and long-range goals within the framework of Faith, Knowledge, and Community.