Brenda Maulik

Teacher – Board Vice Chair
bmaulik@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027

Mrs. Maulik chose to work at DaVinci Academy for many reasons! With a background in the arts, she experienced first hand the influence the arts can have in the academic success of learners. Science helps learners develop a love and appreciation of inquiry as well as an understanding of the world around them. Integrating both into all areas of instruction supports and encourages children to think critically, engage in learning in a creative way, and encourages them to try new ideas.

Sara Sweeney

Teacher – Board Chair
ssweeney@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2027

Sara Sweeney comes to DaVinci Academy with a diverse background of professional experiences. Before getting her K-6 licensure she was a preschool teacher and worked in business. Mrs. Sweeney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Music from Nebraska Wesleyan University, a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching for Concordia University St. Paul. Mrs. Sweeney is a passionate educator who loves to teach at DaVinci Academy. She has a passion for working in an environment where students come first and each student has equitable experiences.

Seat I

Parent 
TBD@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: TBD

Bio to come

Sana Soussi 

Parent – Board Treasurer
sanasoussi@davincicharterschool.org
Term expires: 2026

Bio coming soon…

Heather Newcomb

Parent – Board Secretary
hnewcomb@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028

Bio coming soon

Amanda Linn

Parent
alinn@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: 2028

Bio coming soon…

Lenny Ulloa Silva

Teacher
lulloasilva@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: July 2026

Lenny Ulloa Silva is from Valparaíso, Chile, and previously served on the DaVinci Academy school board from 2018 to 2023. He studied Education and Spanish at Luther College in Iowa and earned a Master’s degree in Math Education from WGU. Lenny now works as a Spanish and Math teacher at DaVinci Academy. He has also directed and co-directed multiple plays and musicals at the school and assists teachers with technology needs, ultimately providing better support to all students. Lenny is excited to be back on the board and is ready to continue supporting the entire DaVinci community.

Mark Ustimchuk

Community Member
mustimchuk@davincicharterschool.org
Term Expires: June 2027

Bio Coming Soon

Chair: Brenda Maulik
Vice Chair(s): Jessica Murphy

Reviews and recommends appropriate and supportable compensation and bonus programs for teachers and staff that are in DaVinci Academy’s best interests and aligned with its business mission and strategy to reward and retain quality employees.

Meeting Schedule: The HR/Compensation Committee meets on the third Wednesday of month @ 7:05 AM; in-person

Agenda:
HR Meeting Agenda 2022-04-07

Meeting Minutes:
HR Committee Minutes 2025-04-25

Chair: Julie Kresh
Vice Chair: TBD

Documents and tracks current policies and practices, reviews and recommends changes to existing policies and practices, and drafts and recommends new policies and practices, as needed.

Meeting Schedule: The Policy Committee meets on the second Friday of month @1:00 PM; in-person.

Agenda:

9_12_2025 Policy Committee Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes:
8_8_2025 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes

Chair: TBD
Vice Chair: TBD

The School Development Committee is a team of individuals committed to spearheading the schools’ fundraising efforts. The committee develops short and long-term strategic development plans which are focused on student and school success, and which align with the school’s strategic and financial plans.

The team develops DaVinci’s “case for giving” and works together to ensure the proper management of donors and prospects.

Meeting Schedule: The School Development Committee will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 PM in-person.

Agenda:

School Development Agenda 2025-03-20

Meeting Minutes:
School Development Minutes 2025-02-20