THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE ORTHODOX SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

MISSION
The mission of the OCSA is to bring the light of Christ to America through schooling that unites intellectual, spiritual, and cultural growth as inseparable needs for the human person.
We seek to be a catalyst for the growth of Orthodox Christian primary and secondary schools, a central resource for their needs, as well as a means of their unified efforts to cultivate a noble and dignified society as understood by the Orthodox Christian faith.  

VISION
A major pillar of a vibrant and influential American Orthodox Church will be a network of day schools that represent faithfully the teachings of the Church, operate according to best practices, and present a clear alternative to other school options that are available to a broad spectrum of students.
We wish to see multiple Orthodox schools in every major city of this nation that will support the life of Orthodox Christians, bring the faith to new generations, and engage our culture in all its most profound assumptions.
Orthodox schools working together from their own theological roots and according to best practices will assume a prominent position in the field of education as the best schools academically and culturally for students of any background.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bryan Smith, Director
Anthem, AZ

Robert Bearer, Attorney
Tulsa, OK

David Hicks
Chief Academic Officer
Meritas Family Schools
Harrison, MT

Maureen Jury
Retired Regional CFO for
AT&T, Lucent, Avaya
Plano, TX

Fr. Serge Kotar, Chaplain
Maria Kotar, Curriculm
Director, St. John of San Francisco Academy
San Francisco, CA

Maria Makedon
Director, Direct Archdiocesan Office of Education,
Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America
New York City, NY

Leeann Plouffe
Director, Theophany School
Needham, MA

Murray Smith
Owner
Mainland China Trading Co.
Dallas, TX

Business Manager
Ro Kallail

COMMITTEES
Conference Committee  
Curriculum Committee
School Resource Committee
Home School Committee
Accreditation Committee Head
Awards Committee Head
Publications Committee Head  

GOALS OF THE FOUNDING BOARD
Establishment of all organizational frameworks necessary to fulfill the goals of the Association and to comply with the requirements of SCOBA.