Board Of Trustees
Members are selected based on current members’ and staff’s nominations during Board Meetings.
100% Volunteer. $300/yr Board Dues
10-20 hours a month for Executive Board Members
5-10 hours a month for regular Board Members
The Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month. During these meetings they receive and discuss reports from all leadership positions:
HOS Report
Academic Head Report
PGIA Report
Montessori Report
Admissions and College Counseling Report
Receive and discuss reports from all Committees
Other special matters at school – hurricane recovery, COVID, etc.
Committees:
Academic
Finance
Facilities
Endowment
Executive
Master Planning
Executive Board
Steve Tulk, President
Education: B.S. Technology, University of Phoenix
Profession: Business Owner, TULK llc, a Technology, Management and Consulting firm specializing in transformation, change management, geospatial technologies, space systems and IT.
Interests: Sailing, travel, culinary arts, technology
Married to Nicole Tulk with two children, Max and Lily, attending VIMSIA.
Thomas Brunt IV, Vice President
Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.A. Design of the Environment; Antilles High School; V.I. Montessori School
Profession: Business Owner, MSI Building Supplies
Interests/Activities: Skiing, traveling, cooking, reading, and all things technology related. Married to Pia Brunt with four children, AnaPia, Thomas, Santiago, and Mariana Brunt attending VIMSIA.
Darian Torrice-Hairston, LMSW, MAC, Secretary
Education: University of South Carolina, Master of Social Work; Coastal Carolina University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Profession: Director, Nana Baby Children’s Home; Mental Health Therapist
Interests: Family, yoga, reading, community events and projects, spending days on the beach, and eating spicy food
Bonnie Anasetti, Interim Treasurer
Education: University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Bachelor of Science in Economics
Profession: Principal, Columba Capital
Interests/Activities: Hiking, water sports, skiing, traveling, cooking, writing, and hanging out with my two-year old VIMSIA student Luca
Greg Ferguson, Immediate Past President
Education: George Washington University Law School, Juris Doctor; University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies/International Studies
Profession: Attorney, Member of Kellerhals Ferguson Kroblin PLLC
Interests/Activities: Writing, diving, guitar playing, traveling, and education. Married to Kristin Ferguson with one daughter, Cordelia Ferguson, attending VIMSIA.
Members
Dr. Stephen Broomes
Education: Morehouse College, B.S. Biology, Morehouse School of Medicine, M.D.
Profession: Doctor and Entrepreneur
Interests: Kids, Fishing, Chess, Business
Ehren Henderson, PTA Rep to the Board
Michael Holt
Education: University of the Virgin Islands - Marine Biology
Profession: Office Manager at 183 Media, Health Coach and owner of A.M. Legacy Wellness
Interests: My daughter (a VIMSIA student), healthy living, our community, the environment, travel, volleyball, and dancing
Dr. Brad Kappel
Education: Valley City State University, Northwestern Health Sciences University
Profession: Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of Caribbean Chiropractic Center, LLC.
Interests: Outdoor recreation, running (Race Director of VIMSIA's annual M2M Road Race) as well as coaching basketball and cross country at VIMSIA. Brad and his wife, Tiarra, are long-time VIMSIA parents, with son Teagan, class of ‘21 and daughter Sofie, class of ‘25.
Kevin Likens
Education: University of Florida- Political Science & World History
Profession: Insurance Broker, Baker Magras & Associates
Interests: Traveling, Family, Volunteer Work, Cooking & Animals
Jeff Pickett
Education: Accounting, Brigham Young University
Profession: CEO & Founder of Connor Group, a specialized accounting and IPO services firm serving the world’s top growth companies
Interests: Skiing, kite boarding, family, community support.
Enrique Rodriguez
Education: Georgetown University, B.S. International Finance; All Saints and Joseph Sibilly Schools
Profession: Business Manager, Rodriguez Auto Parts
Interests: Family, history, traveling, and skiing. Twins (Aurora & Pedro) attend VIMSIA
Ex-Officio
Dr. Camille McKayle-Stolz
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of the Virgin Islands
Kevin McLean, Head of School
Education: Northern Illinois University, B.S. Biology; DePaul University, Masters of Education; College of New Jersey, Masters of Educational Leadership
Profession: Head of School- VI Montessori and Peter Gruber International Academy
Interests: Family, traveling, science, and running.