Kevin D. Teasley
Founder/President
P: (317) 536-1027
E: TeasleyGEO@aol.com

Kevin D. Teasley is co-founder and chief executive officer of the Indianapolis-based Fall Creek Academy (formerly the 21st Century Charter School @ Union Station)—one of the first in the state of Indiana —and the Fountain Square Academy (formerly the 21st Century Charter School @ Fountain Square), the 21st Century Charter School @ Gary, and Pikes Peak Prep (formerly the 21st Century Charter School at Colorado Springs). He is also president and founder of the Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation, a non-profit educational organization headquartered in Indianapolis providing support to parents wanting additional education options.

Teasley serves on the national advisory board of the National Charter School Institute, on the executive committee of the Indiana Charter Schools Association, and as a contributing editor of School Reform News. He is a co-founder and former president of American Education Reform Foundation and Council, and former vice president of the Los Angeles-based Center for the Study of Popular Culture. From 1992-3, Teasley served as executive director of ExCEL, the organization that sponsored California’s school choice initiative of 1993. He also served as Public Affairs Director of the Los Angeles-based Reason Foundation, as public affairs associate with the Washington, DC-based Heritage Foundation, and the Reagan White House. His columns have been published in numerous newspapers including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Indianapolis Star, Los Angeles Daily News, Washington Times, Orange County Register, and many others. He is a graduate of Indiana University with a double major in political science and journalism.

Dana Johnson has served for over five years as Vice President and General Counsel, overseeing all of the business, legal, and operational aspects of the GEO Foundation and the 21st Century Charter Schools. Dana holds a Liberal Arts degree, an MBA, and a law degree, all from Indiana University. Prior to joining the GEO Foundation, Dana helped operate the county-wide educational access television channel for local school districts, and spent several years in public relations, eventually operating her own public relations firm. She finally gave in to her passion to return to law school, and upon graduation, opened her own law firm specializing in serving special needs students and their families. While in law school, Dana earned honors as Moot Court Champion/Order of the Barristers, a member of Law Review, and Pro Bono service awards. She is licensed to practice in the State of Indiana, and in the Northern and Southern Indiana Federal District Courts, and still serves special needs students and their families on a pro bono basis.

Dana currently serves as an elected member of her hometown school board, and is past president of the board of trustees for her local library, a former girl scout leader, and proud parent of one very busy middle school daughter, and two rapidly growing elementary school sons.

Chief Technology Officer for the GEO Foundation and the GEO Academy Schools.  Brian has 18 years of network management and design, as well as 16 years of experience in implementation and management of educational technology.  He worked as the Technology Director for the Piney Woods School from 1999 – 2003.  During his tenure as the director he designed and managed a network with multiple buildings that covered a 2000 acres campus, and more than 700 nodes. Prior to that he worked as a Systems Analyst at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Libraries where he managed and designed the Libraries computer floor and access to the campus’s many online databases.

Brian is a Graduate of Marion Military Institute and has participated in the Combinational Institute Star Search Scholars program at Mississippi State University. Brian and the GEO Tech team were awarded the SNW “Best Practices Award” in the spring of 2010 and Brian was named one of  InfoWorld’s “TOP 25 CTOs” in the Summer of 2010.

Biography is coming soon.

Paul Dennison is the Accounting Manager for GEO Foundation. His responsibilities require him to record, prepare and analyze financial activities while overseeing and directing the accounting processes for GEO Foundation as well as four schools under GEO’s management. Paul holds a B.S. in Finance from University of Kentucky, and a B.S. in Accounting from Colorado Technical University. Prior to joining GEO Foundation, Paul worked as Controller for Vinyl Doctor, Inc., co-owned Dennison Antiques, and provided accounting work for several other industries including retail, service, and non-profits.

Paul is a candidate member of AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants), and a candidate member for the Indiana CPA society. He volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Society. In his free time, Paul enjoys making and repairing antique furniture, and playing Frisbee golf.

Rick is extensively educated and possesses a variety of technology certificates including an A+ Certification, Network + Certification, and MCP Certification. Previously, he worked for First National Bank & Trust in Kokomo and at Powerway, Inc. in Indianapolis. Rick and his wife are the proud parents of four children and enjoys spending time with them in their spare time.

Reena enjoys working for non-profit organizations because she appreciates making a difference within her community. Her prior work experience includes being an Accountant in a non-profit organization in Richmond, VA where she aided woman in becoming small business entrepreneurs. She also has experience in the retail and banking industries. Reena enjoys playing tennis, hiking, watching movies, going on long and calm walks, and playing poker with her family and friends.

Dawn Peters-Keith serves GEO Foundation as Business Manager and Senior Paralegal, currently overseeing active litigation, recruiting, compliance reporting and the Board of Directors’ Meetings. Dawn holds a Paralegal Degree from IUPUI. Prior to joining the GEO Foundation, Dawn served as Paralegal for two Indianapolis Law Firms, Lauth Property Group and Simon Property Group with over 15 years experience in that field.

Dawn enjoys enriching young minds. She currently serves on the Girl Scouts of America Service Unit for Wagon Trails (Plainfield) as well as leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop; she also serves on the Boy Scouts Crossroads of America Pack 304 Committee as Treasurer and co-leader of her son’s Webelos Pack and as Parent Liaison on Van Buren’s PTO.