Current Trustees
Kevin Bella
Kevin Bella is a proud California School for the Deaf Alumnus, Class of 1989. He has been a Career Technical Education teacher at CSD since 2007. He has a son who is a high school student, also at CSD. He is a proud father of three children, one is a high school student at CSD and husband to a CSD Alumnus.
Kevin Bella is a proud California School for the Deaf Alumnus, Class of 1989. He has been a Career Technical Education teacher at CSD since 2007. He has a son who is a high school student, also at CSD. He is a proud father of three children, one is a high school student at CSD and husband to a CSD Alumnus.
Frank Lester
Frank Lester was a guidance counselor in the Pupil Personnel Service at California School for the Deaf from 1999 to 2006. He left
CSD to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer. He taught at two schools for
the deaf in Kenya and Zambia from 2006 to 2009. At the end of his term, he returned to CSD ans has been teaching in the Eagle Cafe classroom for 9 years. Now is is a supervisor of Career Center.
Frank Lester was a guidance counselor in the Pupil Personnel Service at California School for the Deaf from 1999 to 2006. He left
CSD to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer. He taught at two schools for
the deaf in Kenya and Zambia from 2006 to 2009. At the end of his term, he returned to CSD ans has been teaching in the Eagle Cafe classroom for 9 years. Now is is a supervisor of Career Center.
Amy June Rowley
Amy June Rowley is a parent of 3 children, one is a current student at CSD, one is an alumni of CSD, and one is at a school in Livermore. An associate professor at California State East Bay in Hayward, she and her husband, who is a Career Technical Education teacher also at CSD, enjoy outdoor activities with their children and dog.
Amy June Rowley is a parent of 3 children, one is a current student at CSD, one is an alumni of CSD, and one is at a school in Livermore. An associate professor at California State East Bay in Hayward, she and her husband, who is a Career Technical Education teacher also at CSD, enjoy outdoor activities with their children and dog.
Clark Brooke
Clark Brooke joined the CSD team in August of 1998 as a high school mathematics teacher. During his years at CSD, he has served the school in various capacities: Mathematics Curriculum Specialist/Coach, Student Outcomes Teacher Specialist, Middle School Principal, and Supervisor of Information Technology and Curriculum departments. Today he is the school’s 12th
superintendent.
Clark Brooke joined the CSD team in August of 1998 as a high school mathematics teacher. During his years at CSD, he has served the school in various capacities: Mathematics Curriculum Specialist/Coach, Student Outcomes Teacher Specialist, Middle School Principal, and Supervisor of Information Technology and Curriculum departments. Today he is the school’s 12th
superintendent.
Ann Lynn Parker
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ann Lynn attended Maryland School for the Deaf and graduated from Gallaudet University with a B.A. degree in English (Secondary Education). For a decade, she has taught English/Language Arts to students ranging from middle school graders to college students, including CSD Fremont. As an upcoming entrepreneur, Ann Lynn founded an event design & decor business, Day to Rejoice Weddings & Events, specializing in custom backdrops, chair/table decor with draping fabric and room transformations for special occasions. Her business was on featured on the “Daily Moth” (June 23, 2017) as one of Deaf Business spotlights. Ann Lynn is married to James and they work together serving as a pastoral team for Hands of Grace Deaf Church in San Jose, CA. They have three daughters, two dogs, and reside in Union City, CA.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ann Lynn attended Maryland School for the Deaf and graduated from Gallaudet University with a B.A. degree in English (Secondary Education). For a decade, she has taught English/Language Arts to students ranging from middle school graders to college students, including CSD Fremont. As an upcoming entrepreneur, Ann Lynn founded an event design & decor business, Day to Rejoice Weddings & Events, specializing in custom backdrops, chair/table decor with draping fabric and room transformations for special occasions. Her business was on featured on the “Daily Moth” (June 23, 2017) as one of Deaf Business spotlights. Ann Lynn is married to James and they work together serving as a pastoral team for Hands of Grace Deaf Church in San Jose, CA. They have three daughters, two dogs, and reside in Union City, CA.
Hank Klopping
Dr. Hank Klopping who was a superintendent at California School for the Deaf for 36 years was very instrumental in setting up the Parodi Charitable Trust since its inception. He was a charter member along with Ken Norton, Julian Singleton, Celia May Baldwin and Gerald Lindberg. Dr. Klopping chaired the trust for 21 years until his retirement from the school in 2011. His many contributions to the trust have enabled it to blossom into the fine and strong organization it is today.
Dr. Hank Klopping who was a superintendent at California School for the Deaf for 36 years was very instrumental in setting up the Parodi Charitable Trust since its inception. He was a charter member along with Ken Norton, Julian Singleton, Celia May Baldwin and Gerald Lindberg. Dr. Klopping chaired the trust for 21 years until his retirement from the school in 2011. His many contributions to the trust have enabled it to blossom into the fine and strong organization it is today.
Charter Board Members
Gerald Lindberg
Julian Singleton
Kenneth Norton
Celia May Baldwin
Dr. Hank Klopping
Julian Singleton
Kenneth Norton
Celia May Baldwin
Dr. Hank Klopping
Previous Trustees
nameDr. Hank Klopping
Gerald Lindberg Julian Singleton Kenneth Norton Ralph Neesam Richard Bonheyo Celia May Baldwin Dee Kennedy Kenneth Mikos Liann Osborne Sean Virnig |
Years1990 - 2011
1990 - 2001 1990 - 2010 1990 - 2001 2001 - 2004 2002 - 2011 1990 - 2013 Since 2004 2011 - 2016 2013 - 2016 2011 - 2016 |
Years on Board21 Years
11 Years 20 Years 11 Years 3 Years 9 Years 23 Years 12+ Years 5 Years 3 Years 5 Years |
