Westminster Public Schools Executive and Leadership Team

Brisa Montgomery, the Chief Financial Officer at Westminster Public Schools, manages the district's fiscal health and strategic financial planning. Montgomery oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with educational funding regulations. This role is critical in supporting the district's innovative approach to education, particularly the Competency-Based System, by securing and managing the necessary financial resources for technology integration and program development. Brisa Montgomery's expertise ensures that financial decisions directly contribute to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting educational equity for all students. By maintaining fiscal responsibility and identifying opportunities for financial efficiency, Montgomery enables Westminster Public Schools to continue offering a diverse range of learning opportunities from preschool through high school, equipping students with the tools they need for future success.

James Duffy, the Chief Operating Officer at Westminster Public Schools, directs all operational facets of the district. Overseeing the implementation of the Competency-Based System, Duffy ensures that students progress at their own pace, receiving tailored support for their individual strengths and challenges. This leadership role involves managing the district's infrastructure and resources to facilitate effective learning environments across all grade levels, from preschool to high school. Duffy's strategic focus centers on optimizing daily operations to align with the district's mission of providing diverse learning opportunities and promoting educational equity. By ensuring seamless execution of educational programs and administrative functions, James Duffy directly supports the district's commitment to equipping students with modern tools and resources for success in a rapidly evolving world.

Melissa Duran, the President at Westminster Public Schools, provides strategic leadership and vision for the entire educational district. Duran guides the implementation of the unique Competency-Based System, ensuring students receive tailored support and can progress at their own pace, fostering both strengths and challenges. This executive leadership role involves setting the overarching direction for innovation and technology integration, equipping students with modern tools and resources for effective learning across all grade levels. Melissa Duran's focus is on advancing the district's mission to offer a diverse range of learning opportunities from preschool to high school. By championing educational equity and student success, Duran cultivates an inclusive environment that serves families, students, and the community, driving the district's commitment to excellence in education.

Stephen Saunders, the Chief Communications Officer at Westminster Public Schools, leads all internal and external communication strategies for the district. Saunders is responsible for shaping the public perception of Westminster Public Schools, highlighting its commitment to innovation, technology, and educational equity. This role involves managing media relations, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement to effectively communicate the district's unique Competency-Based System and its benefits for students and families. Stephen Saunders ensures that the district's mission of providing diverse learning opportunities from preschool to high school is clearly articulated to all audiences. By fostering transparent and consistent communication, Saunders strengthens the connection between the district, its students, families, and the broader community, reinforcing the inclusive environment that promotes student success and educational equity.