Board of Directors
2024-2025 Back to School Letter from the Board - Click to Expand
To our wonderful Parents, Students and Staff of Caprock Academy,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to extend a warm welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We are so happy to have you as a part of our community.
As we embark on this new school year, we want to ensure that Classical education is who we are at our core. We as a board, along with our head of school are committed to our classical philosophy. I hope you all take advantage of the ClassicalU education courses that have been extended to our community. We are proud of the tradition of excellence that has shaped the minds and hearts of our students over the years. It is our goal to continue this tradition.
As the board looks to our new school year, we are excited to find ways to be with you and to share what we are doing. We encourage you to be a part of our monthly board meetings. These meetings are a great way to see what the board is doing and what policies the board is reviewing. We will be exploring more ways we can be with our community as well at our upcoming board retreat.
We are excited and encouraged for the upcoming school year. We are grateful for our families. You are what makes Caprock who we are. Thank you for entrusting your children and their education to our school. We are looking forward to a year of growth, achievement and inspiration.
All the best,
Jessica Derryberry
President of the Caprock Board of Directors
Jessica Derryberry, President
Email: [email protected]
Jessica is the founder and CEO of Oils4everyone, an empowerment company that educates in personal and professional development, as well as health and wellness. She has operated the company for 11 years. Her experience includes many personal and professional development certifications along with, essential oil certifications and certifications in health and wellness. In addition, she serves on the board of Mesa County Women’s Network. She is married with 4 kids, all who have attended Caprock over the past 13 years. She has volunteered in the classrooms, supervised recesses, as well as organized and executed fundraising for the 8th grade annual trips to Washington D.C. Her children have participated in sports and academic clubs within the school.
Ryan Schramm, Vice President
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Ryan is a General Manager for Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. which operates Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Ryan has resided in the Grand Valley since 2019 and has one daughter attending Caprock Kindergarten. Ryan was practically born wearing skis and grew up as an accomplished ski racer and learned the trades of small business while working in his father’s ski and bike shops. He has a culinary degree from PCT-Penn State and has worked across multiple industries throughout his career, spanning from restaurants in New York to stints with Aramark, Sodexho and Brock and Company before returning to the ski industry full-time in 2010. Ryan has coached ski racing at many levels for the past 26 years and holds multiple national certifications. Ryan has reshaped business through sustainable practices and transformative leadership. He has overseen more than $30M in capital projects. In addition to overseeing the daily operations and future planning of Powderhorn, he is also a frequent speaker and presenter in the ski and outdoor recreation industries. Ryan engages in community leadership through serving on local and national boards, including Caprock, GJEP, Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Leadership Council, Mesa County Trial Alliance, Colorado Ski Country USA, and National Ski Areas Association.
Kathy Cantu, Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Kathy is a tax partner at Eide Bailly, LLP and has been there since 2006. This is a national public accounting firm that has offices in 14 different states across the United States and can help with anything from bookkeeping to fraud investigations to IRS controversies to international taxation. She is married and has one son that has graduated from Caprock Academy and another son that still attends Caprock Academy. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Colorado Mesa University (f/k/a Mesa State College). Kathy is on the finance committee at Caprock and was the President of the local Western Slope Chapter of the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants for seven years.
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Jenna Coffman, Secretary
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Jenna is the Deputy Director of Behavioral Health at Mesa County Behavioral Health, where she has a distinguished career dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the community. With a master’s degree in public health from Creighton University, Jenna brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to her role, overseeing strategic initiatives that address the behavioral health needs of Mesa County. Throughout her career, Jenna has consistently demonstrated her commitment to enhancing healthcare services, using her administrative acumen to implement programs that make a significant impact on the community. Her work is marked by a passion for advancing the field through innovative and effective approaches. Jenna is also a devoted wife and mother of five, with three of her children currently attending Caprock Academy. One of her children graduated with Caprock Academy's Class of 2021, and another graduated in 2024. Actively involved in her community, Jenna contributes her time and skills to various local initiatives. Even with her demanding professional and family life, she finds time to enjoy the outdoors, running, hiking, and spending time with her family. Her unwavering dedication to both her career and personal life makes her an valuable member of the Caprock Academy Board of Directors.
David Carlo, Community Member
Send an email to all Board Members at: [email protected]
The Caprock Academy
Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of each month.
Meeting ID: 863 5020 6719
Passcode: 707033
2024-2025 Regular Meeting Dates:
August 13, 2024
September 10, 2024
*October 15, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 10, 2024
January 14, 2025
February 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
May 13, 2025
June 10, 2025
*Please note that the October meeting will be on Oct. 15th due to Fall Break.