BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted. These meetings are open to the public. The meetings will be held virtually.

Scheduled meetings for the 2026-2027 School Year:

  • August 3, 2026
  • September 14, 2026
  • November 2, 2026
  • December 7, 2026
  • January 4, 2027
  • February 1, 2027
  • April 5, 2027
  • May 3, 2027
  • June 7, 2027

Meet the Board

STEPHANIE WASMANSKI
Board President

Stephanie Wasmanski

swasmanski@agora.org

Dr. Stephanie L. Wasmanski is an Associate Professor at Wilkes University in the School of Education, where she teaches courses in educational leadership theory, strategic planning, and educational research methods. With a strong commitment to advancing student choice and agency, Dr. Wasmanski’s research focuses on student motivation and autonomy-supportive learning environments. She has delivered numerous presentations on these topics at conferences around the world and has several publications related to the same. In addition to her role on the Agora Board of Trustees and her academic work, Dr. Wasmanski serves as a board member of the International Society of Teaching and Learning (ISETL), contributing to global conversations on innovative educational practices. Dr. Wasmanski began serving on Agora’s Board of Trustees in November 2023.
Wrightson Sam
Vice President / Secretary

Dr. Samuel H. Wrightson, Jr.

swrightson@agora.org

Dr. Wrightson graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point, NY and spent the next twenty-three years in the Army, seven of which were as an administrator at the Military Academy Preparatory School. In addition to earning a Master’s Degree in Psychology while he was in the Army, he earned a Doctorate in Education at Temple University and spent twenty-nine years in higher education. Administrative positions included Assistant Dean at Valley Forge Military College, Dean at Immaculata University and Vice President for Education/Dean at Williamson College of the Trades. Dr. Wrightson’s classroom experience included teaching Spanish, psychology, leadership and general science as well as being an adjunct instructor in Cabrini University’s graduate education program. He is currently retired. Dr. Wrightson began serving on Agora’s Board of Trustees in December 2017.
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Trustee

Yaniv Gottesman

ygottesman@agora.org

Yaniv Gottesman is the CEO of LIV Associates (which stands for Life.Integrity.Values). This is a private outpatient counseling center committed to providing clinical expertise and support as you work to improve and enrich your life. Yaniv has fifteen years of experience in the business community as an entrepreneur, independent computer and network security professional. Mr. Gottesman began serving on Agora’s Board of Trustees in November 2023.
Corvette Kittrell
Trustee

Corvette Kittrell

ckittrell@agora.org

Corvette Kittrell has worked in the field of economic development and career-connected education. She has interacted with local and national corporations, foundations, universities, and educational institutions, including the School District of Philadelphia. She has administered numerous Boards in various career areas. Ms. Kittrell is a member of the Board of Trustees at MaST Community Charter School. She has professional affiliates with an array of industry institutions. She has an MBA, MEd, and BA. Ms. Kittrell began serving on Agora’s Board of Trustees in September 2023.
Trustee

John Church

jchurch@agora.org

John Church graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the Marines including deployments in Kosovo, Iraq, Liberia, and Afghanistan. He has held several leadership positions within the Marines and was an instructor at the Naval War College, American Military University, and Valley Forge Military College. He also served as President of Valley Forge Military Academy and College. More recently he served as Senior Marine Instructor at Bensalem High School in which he was selected as Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Church began serving on Agora’s Board of Trustees in December 2024.
Trustee

Jim Infortuna

jinfortuna2@agora.org

James Infortuna is an actively licensed CPA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has over 40 years of financial management experience in a variety of industries. Most recently he was the CFO of Agora Cyber Charter School (2017-2026). Prior to that, he was the CFO of Corporate Call Center, a BPO company and ExcellRx, a hospice medication provider. He graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a minor in finance.
Trustee

Maria Almond Cannon

mcannon@agora.org

Maria earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from La Roche College and has built her career working in school settings. Her experience includes serving as a daycare director, a paraprofessional, and currently working in a local school district supporting students through the school nutrition program. She is a life member of her local fire company, where she has planned and organized fundraisers since 2006. She also served as a Girl Scout leader for her two daughters' troops in Northwest Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2022.

Maria discovered Agora Cyber Charter School during the COVID-19 pandemic when her youngest daughter needed a flexible learning eMembernvironment due to asthma. Her oldest daughter graduated with honors from Agora in June 2026, and her youngest is currently in 10th grade and continues to thrive. These experiences strengthened her belief in meeting the individual needs of students. As a trustee, Maria is committed to supporting students and families while fostering an environment where all learners can succeed. She resides in Northwest Pennsylvania with her husband and their two daughters.