Meet the Leadership Team

Ashely Burgess - President

I am Ashely Burgess, 2023-2024 BIA Parent Council President. Mom to third grader Austin, who has been at BIA since Kindergarten. I probably echo the gratitude that most families feel for our experience here at BIA. I feel so fortunate that our charter offers a unique and valuable style of teaching and learning with a progressive and heart centered approach, which impacts our children as they transition through all the traditional and non-traditional learning opportunities held within a safe social-emotional environment.

As a parent, who is elated by my son’s growth as a well-rounded human-being, I’m interested in participating more in how our school works more deeply. That is why I am honored to be this year's PC President. I wish to offer my reflective intuitive nature to the nitty gritty of how things work and help our school continue on the path that supports all of our kiddos.

This will be my second year on the Parent Council, and we are looking forward to a great year and supporting BIA's Administration and Staff. I have an open door policy and am open to any emails and suggestions.

Liz McMullen - Secretary

Liz is mom to 2nd Grader, Katelyn. They live in Chamblee and have at BIA since Katelyn was in Kindergarten. Liz joined the Parent Council at the end of 2022 as Room Parent Coordinator, and is now stepping into the role of Secretary for the 2023-24 School Year.

Liz works full-time at the Enterprise Software company, Workday.

Rhonda Ross - Treasurer

Rhonda Ross is mom to Averie Jeremiah Weems, 7th grade and Aiden Nehemiah Weems, 3rd grade who both enrolled at BIA in the 2019 school year. Rhonda is a working mother, currently an AP Finance Analyst with Cox Automotive Inc., a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. and a global company transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses cars.

Rhonda is a graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in Business Administration. She is continually active with her church, Mountain West where she serves on the Connections and Events Communion team. Rhonda has previously held leadership positions as a Volunteer Liaison and Social media Engagement chair prior to joining BIA. She is very excited to be a part of the BIA family and looking forward to supporting the students and teachers of BIA as we thrive in excellence.

Mallory Barnett - Volunteer Coordinator

Mallory Barnett is mom to 3rd grader, Nivaan Sahni, and they live in the Chamblee area and have been coming to BIA since kindergarten. Mallory is from Milwaukee, Wi but moved to Georgia to attend UGA and has lived here for over 10 years. She enjoys reading, playing board games, walks with Nivaan and vacations to the beach. She also likes to hit the golf course or play mini golf with Nivaan on cool days. Mallory is super excited about joining the parent council and inspiring other parents to become volunteers.

Faculty Support/Encouragement Chair | Social Media

Bio coming soon!

Danna Tresser - Room Parent Co-Chair

Danna and her husband Brian live in Peachtree Corners with their two kids, both attend BIA. Ryder is in 8th grade and Rylee is in 5th grade.

Danna grew up on a kibbutz in Israel. After serving her two years of service in the Israeli Air Force she decided to travel to the US. Her travels eventually landed her in Gainesville, FL where she attended and graduated from The University of Florida with a degree in Advertising and Marketing.

Danna's real passion is helping animals. She has her own petsitting company and is a volunteer for several rescue groups. Danna and her family frequently take in foster dogs and help find them forever homes. She also loves organizing events and is often at the school putting together class parties and school events. Danna has been a room parent volunteer for many years and has lots of experience. As this year's room parent co chair, Danna hopes to inspire more parents to volunteer and help make their kids school year fun and memorable.

Marie Crawford- Room Parent Co-Chair

Bio coming soon!

Temell DeBerry - Communications Chair

As the Communications Chair of the Parent Council, Temell DeBerry’s role is to facilitate effective communication among our esteemed group. She is honored to take on this responsibility and contribute her skills in fostering clear and meaningful dialogue. In addition to her involvement with the Parent Council, Temell is a proud parent of a third grader who has been attending BIA Charter School since their early days in Kindergarten. Over the years, she has witnessed the remarkable growth and achievements of our students, which further fuels her passion for contributing to the success of our school community. Having experienced firsthand the unique journey of her own child at BIA Charter School, Temell is committed to ensuring that our Parent Council initiatives align with the vision and values of our school.

In addition to her role as a dedicated parent, she’s currently pursuing studies in psychology with the goal of achieving her doctorate degree. This academic pursuit fuels her passion for understanding the social and emotional development of children, which directly aligns with duties within the Parent Council. By incorporating psychological insights, she believes we can enhance our support for our children’s well-being and educational growth.

Diversity Coordinator

Bio coming soon!

Rian Keller - Events Chair

Rian Keller is a creative muse and a work-from-home mom of one incredible 2nd grader, Royce Carr. Rian grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Health Sciences. Shortly after moving to Atlanta in 2014, she began exploring event decor and design as a hobby while continuing to grow in her career in Clinical Trial Research. In 2021, Rian started Rian Designs, LLC a full service Balloon Decor business. Rian is honored to be apart of the BIA Community and being apart of the Parent Council. As Event Chair, Rian loves to share her passion for creating memorable events for all the students at BIA!

Natalya Fontelroy - Fundraising Chair

Bio coming soon!