============================================================ TITLE: Our Community | The Craig School TYPE: article VERSION: 1 VERSION_ID: 68d94827-0bb6-4130-bd6e-b6a61f9d6767 GENERATED_AT: 2026-03-12T18:36:04.307Z SUMMARY: Meet the educators, leaders, and research professionals who work together to support students and families at The Craig School. READING TIME: 3 min WORD COUNT: 597 KEYWORDS: Board of Directors, Scientific Advisory Board SOURCE URL: https://thecraigschool.org/our-community ============================================================ KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Our Mission * Our Vision * Board of Directors * Scientific Advisory Board # Our Community ### The Craig School is built on relationships. Our community includes educators, administrators, and research leaders who work closely together to support students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Each role plays a part in creating a school environment that is structured, consistent, and responsive to the needs of our students and families. ## Our Mission To provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children can connect, communicate, and create. ## Our Vision For each child to realize his or her unique social, emotional, and academic potential. ## Board of Directors Stewardship with Purpose The Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and long-term vision for The Craig School. Board members bring experience in education, law, finance, business, and community leadership, ensuring the school remains mission-driven, fiscally responsible, and focused on sustainable growth. Their role is to protect the integrity of the program while supporting its continued development for the students and families we serve. David Allison, President | Sandy Avzaradel, Member | Steve Flam, Member ## Scientific Advisory Board Guided by Research. Grounded in Practice. The Scientific Advisory Board supports The Craig School’s commitment to research-informed education. Composed of respected scholars and practitioners in child development, behavioral health, and education, this board helps ensure that our approach remains aligned with current evidence and best practices. Their guidance strengthens the connection between science and classroom life, reinforcing our commitment to thoughtful, evolving support for students. Sabrina Schuck, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Chair Maryam Abdullah, Ph.D., Parenting Program Director, Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley, Advisor John Brady, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Education, Chapman University, Advisor Ron Kotkin, Ph.D., Clinical Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Advisor Matt Koury, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Clinical Professor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA, Advisor Kimberley Lakes, Ph.D., Professor, Psychiatry, UC Riverside, Advisor Marc Lerner, M.D., Clinical Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Advisor Aubrey Fine, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Education, California Polytechnic State University, Advisor Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Science, UC Irvine, Advisor ------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THIS CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------ Source: https://thecraigschool.org/our-community This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.