The Journey School Governing Board (known as the Journey School Council) has members who bring a broad range of expertise and backgrounds to help serve the school.
The Journey School Council meets monthly, generally the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. on campus. A detailed schedule of meeting dates can be found below. Meetings are open to the public and the agenda is posted at the bottom of our home page 3 days prior to the meeting.
Please see the Schedule of Meetings link below for the next meeting date. The agenda will be posted on our home page 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Michael Allbee
President
michael.allbee@journeyschool.net
Michael Allbee, CFP® is a Principal at Benefit Financial Services Group (BFSG), a local Registered Investment Advisor. He helps individuals, couples, and families work towards successfully managing investments, taxes, retirement, and college planning. Michael is a member of the Investment Committee. He is also BFSG’s Chief Compliance Officer, ensuring that the firm is in compliance with all government regulations. Michael’s main responsibilities include managing and monitoring client portfolios, researching and monitoring investments, and building financial plans with clients. He has been with BFSG since 2007.
Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and is a notary public.
When not working with clients, Michael can be found having fun playing sports with his two sons (both current Journey students), traveling with his wife and family enjoying new experiences, and helping others through volunteer service.
Dr. Margaret Moodian
Board Vice President
mmoodian@journeyschool.net
Dr. Margaret Moodian is an associate professor at University of Massachusetts Global. In her role, she has developed several courses, and serves on the Program Council and the Alumni Advisory board as a faculty representative. Additionally, she sits on doctoral dissertation committees and serves as Vice President of the board of Tias Arms, an Orange County-based nonprofit dedicated to assisting children affected by HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Brandman University selected Dr. Moodian to speak at their 2021 TEDx conference. Pepperdine University selected her as an inaugural 40 Under 40 honoree in 2016 and the Chapman University Delta Gammas presented her with an Outstanding Alumnus award in 2019. Margaret is a Delta Gamma PRO, which means she speaks to Delta Gammas and other members of the Greek community around the country about topics such as leadership and self-esteem. Her sorority selected her for its Hope Serving program, which assists visually impaired children at an Oklahoma summer camp.
Margaret earned a doctorate degree in education and master’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine University, and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Chapman University. Her dissertation focuses on the leadership traits of female Fortune 1,000 board members. She lives with her husband Dr. Michael (Mike) Moodian, son Mikey, and pets in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA.
Jeannie Lee
Board Secretary
jeannie@journeyschool.net
Jeannie Lee is a proud member of the Journey School faculty. She is a teacher, writer, naturalist, and mother who has an abiding love of children and the outdoors. She has taught students and teachers alike for over twenty years, including eight years teaching English, Algebra, and science in middle school. She has also worked training public school teachers to effectively convey information in the classroom. Her education and credentials include a BA. In English Literature from McGill University, an MA in Art Theory and Criticism from Art Center of Pasadena, a Multiple Subject Credential, a Single Subject Credential in English from Chapman, and has completed the Waldorf Teacher Training Program at the Waldorf School of Orange County.
Cassie Kauwling, Board Treasurer
Biography forthcoming
cassie@journeyschool.net
Lisa Murray, Board Member
Biography forthcoming
lisamurray@journeyschool.net
Additional Journey School staff members and parents who participate in Council Meetings in advisory/representative positions:
Gavin Keller, School Director
gavin@journeyschool.net
Shelley Kelley, Education Director
shelley@journeyschool.net
Amanda Simmons, Independent Study Director
amandas@journeyschool.net
Adam Kilcollins, Faculty Representative
adam@journeyschool.net
Renalani Moodley, Parent Cabinet Representative
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