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 and chairs the growing IPA Alumni Association. While she has served on the Advancement Committee for two years, she was voted on as a board member in April 2020. Ms. Scott serves as the Intergenerational Program Director for the Edna Martin Christian Center, where she has been since graduating from IPA. In addition to being a Professional Child and Youth Care (CYC) certified trainer, Ms. Scott has earned a Child Development Associate (SDA) and is finishing up her degree in Youth Development. She has worked closely with the Indiana Department of Education for the past several years as she is the Grant Manager of two 21st Century Community Learning Center cohorts. Ms. Scott can be reached via email at jscott@ics-charter.org.
Christina Arrom Garza — Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair
Christina Arrom is an Irvington resident who serves on the academic committee. Ms. Arrom is a nonprofit professional who collaborates with organizations and individuals to enhance their mission and impact. She’s passionate about youth programming, housing rights, immigration, and legal services. She continues to devote her work in helping others through service, advocacy, and social justice. Ms. Arrom holds her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University. Ms. Arrom can be reached at carrom@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.
Justin Beattey – Governance Committee Chair
Justin is a parent of two children who are continuing their educational growth through the Irvington school system. Justin brings a professional background in state-wide and national behavioral health education, credentialing, and leadership to the Irvington school board. He is a longtime advocate for the Eastside of Indianapolis and the amazing community members who reside there. Justin enjoys supporting the Irvington community school system due to the student-centered approach Irvington takes to support the growth of their students. As Irvington Community Schools continue to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of education and prepare our students to be successful members of our community, he strives to support inclusion and equitable opportunities for everyone. Mr Beattey can be reached at jubeattey@ics-charter.org