Rashay Foster — Board Chair
Rashay Foster is the newly elected Chair of the Irvington Community School Board. With over a decade of experience in education, Rashay brings a unique perspective to the role, having served as a K-4 teacher at a local charter school and more recently as a literacy coach and consultant supporting schools and districts across the country. Rashay’s passion for ensuring all students have access to high-quality education is evident in her work. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from The Ohio State University and a Master’s degree in the Art of Teaching from Marian University. Her commitment to student success has led her to join the school board, where she aims to advocate for promoting equitable access to education, consistent support for teachers, and fostering strong partnerships with families. Rashay can be reached at rfoster@ics-charter.org
Jamie Scott — Vice Chair / Secretary
Jamie Scott is an alumni of the first graduating class from IPA in 2010. While she served on the Advancement Committee for several years prior to Board service, she was officially voted on the ICS Board in April 2020. Ms. Scott serves as the Senior Director of the Martindale Brightwood Education Zon for the Edna Martin Christian Center, where she has been since graduating from IPA. She is primarily responsible for capacity building within her organization and with community members. Her role as the Education Zone Director is to implement strategic programming under both local and federal initiatives. Jamie is a champion for lifelong learning and professional and personal development. She lives by the motto, “it’s only impossible until someone does it”. As an alum and board member, Jamie is invested in the success of ICS and its students in many more ways, including being the parent of a middle schooler. She holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University as well as several certificatins in project management and Child and Youth Care. Ms. Scott can be reached via email at jscott@ics-charter.org
Andy Wilkinson — Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair
Andy Wilkinson is the ICS Board Treasurer. A native of Irvington – he attended IPS Schools 77,57,37, and Howe HS. He is a graduate of Wabash College. Andy recently retired after a 40 year career with OneAmerica Financial where he was a Senior Vice President and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He and his wife, Angie, have five children and four grandchildren. Andy is an active volunteer in the Irvington and Warren Township community – especially Scouting America and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. He believes a strong educational experience is essential for future success. He can be reached at awilkinson@ics-charter.org
Ashli Adams – Academic Committee Chair
Ashli Adams is an accomplished educational leader with a rich background in curriculum development, strategic coaching, and system implementation. Currently serving as a Regional Effectiveness Coach for TNTP, Ashli has led initiatives that drive impactful educational practices across districts in the Midwest and Southwest, achieving impressive teacher retention and student performance improvements. In addition to her role at TNTP, she has been appointed to the Board of Governors for Irvington Community Schools, where she will chair the Academic Committee. Ashli’s expertise in data-driven strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and professional development aligns with her commitment to advancing high-quality educational experiences for all students. She can be reached at aadams@ics-charter.org
Madi Gregory – Advancement Committee Chair
Madi Gregory is an Irvington resident with 15 years in nonprofit, youth development organizations. Ms. Gregory is a marketing communications professional recognized for her cross-sector collaborations and project ingenuity for ultimate impact. She’s passionate about mental health, juvenile justice reformation, and art across mediums. Ms. Gregory relishes infusing humor into challenging conversations to help make difficult topics more accessible for the greater growth of all. Ms. Gregory holds her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Journalism from Manchester University and currently serves as the Director of Communication & Advocacy for AYS. She can be reached at magregory@ics-charter.org
Heather Rodriguez – Governance Committee Chair
Heather Rodriguez moved to Irvington in 1982 and has deep roots in the community having attended both IPS School 57 and Our Lady of Lourdes. As a dedicated parent with experience in the ICS school system, she currently serves as the Governance Committee Chair and is Vice President of Recovery and Advocacy Programs with Mental Health America of Indiana. Heather is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Heather is passionate about advocating for underserved populations and enhancing non-profit organizations and recovery systems across Indiana. In addition to serving on the ICS BOD, Heather also serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. She can be reached at hrodriguez@ics-charter.org
Keith Young
Keith A. Young is newly appointed to the Board of Governors for Irvington Community Schools. He began his career in education as a middle school ELA teacher. He currently serves as an Equitable Supports Coach for Indianapolis Public Schools. His goal is to strategically partner with schools to assist with the planning and monitoring of early intervention strategies targeted for teachers, students, staff, and school systems using a problem- solving method to align resources equitably, interventions, and supports that can negate challenging behavior and promote academic success for all teachers and students.
His mission is to serve the community. He works with the following organizations: Indiana Council on Educating Students of Color (ICOEE), Indianapolis City-Wide Coalition on Educational Equity, and the current Polemarch of the Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a member of St Luke’s United Methodist Church. He earned a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) with a Minor in Communications from Indiana University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Marian University. He can be reached at kyoung@ics-charter.org