Board of Directors

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - INTEGRITY - COMMUNITY

The Educational Freedom Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors. The board consists of diverse individuals who are committed to high-quality education, financial accountability, and the success of the PCLC community. Each board member brings a wealth of expertise, experience, and wisdom along with a shared desire to see PCLC continue to pursue academic excellence, integrity, and community.

President

NANCY KASER

Nancy is the president of EFF, the principal of Pacific Coast Satellite Academy, the founder and director of Pacific Coast Learning Center, a history and literature instructor, and veteran homeschool parent.

Secretary

PAM STICKLER

Pam is the Principal for Pacific Coast Satellite Academy, a writing instructor, and veteran homeschool parent. Pam was formerly a teacher within the public charter school system.

Treasurer

BRIAN PAYNE

Brian is an Investment Advisor Representative with Transamerica Financial Advisors, an economics instructor, and a homeschool parent.

Vice President / Special Events Coordinator

STACI BALLOU

Staci is the director of the Fine Arts department at Pacific Coast Learning Center, an art instructor specializing in 3D Art, and a veteran homeschool parent. In addition, she owns an industrial design studio in Long Beach and formerly worked as a quality assurance expert in an Alaskan fish cannery.

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Board Member

DENNIS COLE

Dennis is the current Chief of Staff at the Orange County Department of Education and is a homeschool parent. He was formerly a public school principal and public school teacher.

Board Member

JESSICA GOODMAN

Jessica is the Care Coordinator & Team Member Support for Chic-fil-A at the District and a homeschool parent. She was formerly the Fellowship of Christian Athletes OC Event Coordinator & Area Rep and served in several other FCA capacities.

Board Member

ADAM GOODMAN

Adam is the Owner/Operator of Chic-fil-A at the District and serves on the Chic-Fil-A Board of Marketing and Promotion and is on the Orange County and Southern California Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board of Directors. Adam is also a homeschool parent. He was formerly the director of FCA Orange County.

Board Member

STEVEN DOWNES

Steven is a retired Police Officer and a practicing Attorney having graduated from Western State University with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence. He has also served as a professor of New Testament Greek and Bible Survey. Steve is a father of five and a homeschool parent.