President. The CCA Board and membership are very grateful to outgoing President, Judith Stokes, who has retired from CCA. Her leadership, dedication, commitment, and tireless efforts on behalf of online students have had tremendous influence in online education for many years. A new president will be selected during the pending annual elections for board members.
Dr. Kris Enright, Vice-President, is the Assistant Executive Director for GOAL Academy. He has been active in the areas of teaching, educational leadership, professional development, and online education for more than 20 years as a teacher, principal, community college instructor, and graduate professor. Dr. Enright represents the Association of American Educators (AAE) as the national online education expert, serves on the Calvert Online and Imagine Classical Academy charter school boards as well as the Rachel’s Challenge National Advisory Board. He has served as the lead online charter application evaluator for the Colorado Charter School Institute, has served on statewide and national committees, and has consulted within charter schools, online schools, adolescent treatment centers, and for Pearson Education. Dr. Enright received his B.A. in Music, Elementary Education, & Middle School Education, his M.A. in Special Education, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. He has conducted research in the areas of technology, educational technology, online learning, home-schooling, and education reform. Dr. Enright’s greatest interests lie in online education and partnerships among communities, foundations, and policy-makers which advance education reform and address the needs of all students.
Heather O'Mara, Treasurer, is active in Hope Online’s daily operations in the areas of academics, technology, and finance. Her strategic planning leadership has resulted in a key partnership with Douglas County School District. Going on her twelfth year in the online education industry, Ms. O'Mara has a passion for online k-12 academics and at-risk youth.
Dirk Oden, Secretary, is director of Monte Vista On-Line Academy. Mr. Odenhas over twenty years teaching experience, and he has been involved in online education for a decade. He hopes his passion for learning rubs off on others. Dirk has been a presenter at national and state conferences in the areas of effective science teaching and the characteristics of quality online learning programs. He enjoys writing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, fishing, bow-hunting, and, most of all, spending time with his family
