Darin Earley, M.S. Ed. Email
Instructional Consultant, Family of Schools
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Joseph Harbouk, MBA  Email
Associate Dean for Business, School of Education
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Bryan Williams, M.A.  Email
Outreach Coordinator, Family of Schools
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Maggie Bove-LaMonica, MPP  Email
Program Associate, Policy and Programs, Family of Schools
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Roberto Viramontes, M.A.  Email
Data & Communications Coordinator, Family of Schools
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Phil Potter  Email
Administrative & Research Assistant, Family of Schools
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Darin Earley - Instructional Consultant, Family of Schools Is responsible for providing support in instructional design and implementation for the FOS schools, in addition to coordinating professional development opportunities and working with school site staff to address culture and climate issues that impact student achievement at all FOS schools. 

Darin brings with him over 17 years experience with the Los Angeles Unified School District having worked as an Administrator, Classroom Teacher and Human Relations Facilitator.   A native of Los Angeles, he attended both Loyola Village and Westchester High School before going off to Howard University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (‘88).  Darin has served as Part-Time Faculty in the School of Education before joining the Family of Schools in November 2008. 

Joseph carries a very rich background in business and industry. He has served as a vice president for administrative services, assistant vice president for administration, and chief information officer at LMU. In addition, he was executive director of information technology services at several American universities, including Truman State University and the University of Indianapolis. Harbouk worked as an information technology consultant, a School of Business faculty member at the University of Indianapolis and a computer science faculty member at Intercollege, Cyprus. He is fluent in Arabic, French and English, and is committed to volunteering in nonprofit organizations that link underprivileged elementary students with college student mentors.

Bryan Williams - Outreach Coordinator, Family of Schools 
Currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for FOS, responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the partner schools, community members and business affiliates in the Westchester area.  Bryan also serves as the coordinator for college readiness programs and events for grades K-12 in an effort to instill a college-going culture.
 
Upon graduating from St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey, Bryan earned a Division 1 Men’s Basketball Scholarship to San Diego State and graduated in 1989 with a B.S. Degree in Administration of Justice. Bryan has also worked for CSU Dominguez Hills as college recruiter and academic advisor. During those years, he attended graduate school at Loyola Marymount where he earned an M.A. Degree in Education, Counseling.  In addition to working with the Family of Schools, Bryan also currently serves as an adjunct counselor at Santa Monica College. Married with 3 children, his wife is also a graduate of Westchester High School. 



Maggie Bove-LaMonica - Program Associate, Policy and Programs, Family of Schools 
Since the spring of 2009, Maggie has been responsible for researching and implementing policies that support the Family of Schools and iDesign's mission for autonomy and transparency. Maggie is currently working on projects that identify the root causes and policies that potentially prevent stakeholders from implementing reform. Some of this research, strategy and implementation surrounds a new budgeting model for public schools, and creating an intentional framework and process for effective functions of new governance councils at the FOS partner schools.
 
A recent graduate of the Master of Public Policy Program at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, Maggie's professional career has always been involved in the field of education.  While an undergraduate at Loyola University of New Orleans, Maggie worked with middle and elementary school students in sports and after-school recreation.  She began her career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco.  Focusing on youth development and teaching English, the program was suspended with the U.S. invasion of Iraq.  Following Peace Corps, Maggie taught in South Central Los Angeles for three years at Verbum Dei High School.  During her tenure at Verbum Dei, she received her Master's in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University's School of Education. When not engaged in her work with education, Maggie enjoys being outside.  When not individually training for triathlons or surfing, she works with kids sports programs.  She has been head coach for four different soccer programs, as well as head coach for Verbum Dei's cross-country program.  



Roberto Viramontes - Data & Communications Coordinator , Family of Schools 
Joined the Family of Schools in June 2009 as an Education Pioneers Fellow, and now assists with communications, data collection for FOS schools, as well as FOS web site and newsletter development.

Prior to this, Roberto completed a public policy fellowship (via the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) in Washington, D.C. which allowed him to complete a placement with Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA). This was followed by an opportunity to work as a Case Worker for former Los Angeles City Councilmember, Ruth Galanter. Roberto then utilized his previous policy experience while working for Dakota Communications, a Los Angeles-based, consulting firm with expertise in public communications, political guidance, and community relations. In addition, Roberto has also taught social studies courses for Green Dot Public Schools (Animo Leadership Charter High School in Inglewood, CA) in addition to also teaching ESL and Citizenship classes for LAUSD. Roberto earned his B.A. from Cal State Fullerton in History (with a Minor in Spanish) and his Secondary BCLAD Teaching Credential and M.A. in Education from Loyola Marymount University. Roberto is currently completing his Master of Public Policy from USC while also teaching A.P. U.S. History for Animo Leadership. 

Phil Potter - Administrative & Research Assistant, Family of Schools 
Has been with the Family of Schools since fall of 2008, focusing on FOS research projects, planning events like the Ninth Grade Academy Awards in addition to providing general support for activities such as the Artslink event.

Phil is currently a senior at Loyola Marymount and is pursuing his degree in History and Secondary Education. In addition to working for the FOS, Phil works as a private tutor and substitute teacher. His hobbies include running and spending time at the beach.