Board of Directors
Andrés Zelaya
Executive Pastor, Christ the King
"I decided to join the board of HCA because I believe deeply in its mission of providing classical education to students of varied backgrounds. I am passionate about supporting initiatives that offer opportunities for children to flourish, regardless of their background, and I see this school as a vital way to equip young people with both a strong academic foundation and a deep sense of purpose. By serving on the board, I hope to contribute to the school’s growth and ensure that it continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of its students and the broader community."
Angela Condley
Managing Director, Mizuho Bank
"I learned about Classical model education when my daughter was entering first grade, almost twenty years ago. I could not believe I had found such a remarkable gift that recognized the sovereignty and purpose in God’s creation of people in His image and formulated education accordingly. I watched my own daughter thrive and develop a love of learning, and I’ve known since she was very young that this gift needed to be shared as far and wide as possible. It is my absolute privilege to be a part of HCA."
Beverly Smith
Board Chair; Co-founder, Providence Classical School
"My three children graduated from Providence Classical School in Spring, Texas. Their education equipped them to view the world through the lens of Scripture, think logically, reason well, and communicate in a winsome way. It occurred to me that this formative and beneficial education could have the same impact for all children. In 2015, I felt a strong calling from God to create a school that would provide a classical Christian education for children whose parents could not otherwise afford a private school. This mission has been central in my life ever since, and I am grateful to be a part of the Harbor Christian Academy team."
Cathryn Selman
Retired, ExxonMobil
"I grew up in Houston in a comfortable 'middle-class' home and was privileged to have an excellent education. Part of my adult life’s calling has been to seek out ways to serve Houston families who do not have the resources or ability to provide their children the education that they deserve. I am honored to have joined Harbor Christian Academy’s board shortly after the school was founded. Working with the school’s board and staff to support our students and families is one of the most rewarding activities in my life."
David McDowell
McDowell & Hetherington LLP
“I am honored to serve on the Board of Harbor Christian Academy. As a parent, I saw first-hand the impact that a classical and Christian education had on my three children. I watched amazing teachers use this model of education to instill in my kids a life-long love for learning and a love for God. All of this is given to HCA students by teachers who embrace the classroom as their mission field. They pour into students, recognizing that they are equipping children to learn and defend their faith for a lifetime. Whether a student’s future is in the board room, laboratory, courthouse, home, or church, a classical and Christian education results in lifelong learners who are truly capable of impacting their culture for Jesus Christ.”
Jon Weichbrodt
Retired, ConocoPhillips
"The immense blessing of a classical and Christian education in the lives of my six kids, and so many more, compels me to help provide a similar education to those who could not afford it. Our society so desperately needs what we are doing: preparing students who can think biblically, reason logically, and communicate persuasively yet winsomely."
Taylor Wright
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
“I graduated from Providence Classical School in Spring, Texas, where I experienced firsthand the impact of a classical Christian education. It shaped my ability to think clearly, reason well, and communicate effectively. More importantly, it taught me to approach every subject through the lens of Scripture, cultivating a deep love of learning and a lasting habit of viewing life in light of God’s truth. Studying the world from this perspective is both a joy and a privilege. I believe passionately in Harbor Christian Academy’s mission to make this kind of transformative education accessible to students from all backgrounds, and I’m honored to serve on the board.”