Marilou Strangarity, Board President
mstrangarity@achievementcharter.com 
Teacher and Youth Pastor, Bowmansville, PA

Mrs. Strangarity brings a unique, personal and professional perspective to the Achievement House Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees as a recent college graduate and teaching professional and as a parent and former foster parent. Mrs. Strangarity, who joined the board in 2009, became an advocate of school choice as a parent and a foster parent to children with various educational special needs. She has experience in special education services, including emotional diagnoses, teaching methodology and youth treatment adaptation. Her six children, including three adopted children, and many foster children benefited from being able to choose between homeschooling and private, charter and cyber schools. Mrs. Strangarity finished her bachelor’s degree at Franklin & Marshall College in 2012. She has also completed several courses in the Family and Marriage Counseling Master’s Program at Lancaster Bible College.

Bob Worn, Board Vice President and Treasurer
 bworn@achievementcharter.com 
 Retired Human Resources Professional, Exton, PA 

Mr. Worn uses straight forward, easy to comprehend writing skills to develop employment policies and programs, employee manuals, disciplinary action memos, job descriptions and performance evaluation procedures.

Mr. Worn has over 35 years of Human Resources and Recruiting experience managing multiple disciplines for small to mid-size companies and multi-unit locations. He has worked in the areas of banking, consumer goods/services and education. Mr. Worn has a B.A. in Psychology from Earlham College and an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Throughout his career, he has provided a broad range of HR support to owners and managers throughout the country with achievements in recruiting, training, and employee communication. His proven expertise in recruiting sales personnel and developing sales training programs has resulted in direct impact on sales growth. As a trained counselor, with a master’s degree in counseling psychology, he is a proven communicator and has resolved many complex and sensitive employee issues, including sexual harassment, employee disputes, misconduct, and substance abuse. From 2010-2022 he was Director of HR for Achievement House, his first employment opportunity working directly in a school. Mr. Worn, who joined the board in 2024, is a true believer in cyber charter education as it provides parents and their children with an alternative education and a second chance to achieve personal success. Bob and his wife, Paula, have lived in Exton for 35 years and are enjoying their retirement. When they are not volunteering (Bob with the American Red Cross) they enjoy biking, walking, and hiking, as well as traveling. They have two adult children who both have careers in education.

Donald Fraatz, Board Secretary
dfraatz@achievementcharter.com 
Adjunct Instructor at West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Adjunct Instructor at Immaculata University, Malvern, PA

A retired elementary school principal, Mr. Fraatz joined the Achievement House Cyber Charter School Board of Trustees in November 2009. He brings an understanding of educational delivery models and provides expertise in education management, student performance, state regulations and human capital management. Mr. Fraatz retired from the Great Valley School District in 2008 after a 37-year career that began as a teacher in the Charlestown Elementary School. Early in his career, Mr. Fraatz worked as a Title I teacher in Great Valley’s summer program and later became director of the program. He became a principal in 1979 at Sugartown Elementary School, which earned the U.S. Department of Education’s distinction of excellence award under his tenure. In 2001, he became principal of the General Wayne Elementary School, a position he held until his retirement. Fraatz earned his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from West Chester State College in 1971. He received a master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Villanova University. He also has taken courses toward his doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been an adjunct instructor at Immaculata University since 2009 and at West Chester University since 2011. He has been an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan since the 1960s. He and his wife, Mary, live in Malvern, Pa., and they have two adult children, Matthew and Elizabeth.

Bari Buiso, Board Member
bbuiso@achievementcharter.com  

Bari Buiso is a seasoned hospitality professional and operations strategist with over three decades of experience delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving business growth. Originally from New York, Bari relocated to Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 2015 with her family, planting deep roots in the local community.

Bringing a robust background in finance and operations, Bari seamlessly blends financial acumen with hands-on venue management. Throughout her career, she has specialized in streamlining day-to-day operations, optimizing staff training and venue standard operating procedures, and curating unique social and corporate events. Her strategic approach balances rigorous fiscal management with a passion for high-touch service, ensuring both operational efficiency and memorable customer experiences.

Deeply committed to giving back, Bari actively serves as a dedicated member of multiple local volunteer groups and community organizations. She frequently leverages her hospitality and operational expertise to support non-profit initiatives, community outreach programs, and local fundraising events.

Maryanne Cullen, Board Member
mcullen@achievementcharter.com 
Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 

Maryanne Cullen is a registered nurse and Clinical Nurse Expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she has devoted her career to caring for children and families with compassion, expertise, and a calm, steady presence with Endocrine disorders. She volunteers her time for the ADA diabetes camp and Children’s with Diabetes Foundation. Her work in a leading pediatric institution has shaped her belief in the importance of teamwork, clear communication, and thoughtful, family-centered support. Maryanne holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, giving her a strong foundation in child development and learning environments. This unique combination of clinical experience and educational training allows her to bring a well-rounded, deeply empathetic perspective to the Board of Directors. As a parent, Maryanne stays closely connected to the realities of today’s students. She has a senior attending Achievement House Cyber School and a junior participating in in-person learning, giving her firsthand insight into both virtual and traditional educational experiences. She understands the challenges families face, the flexibility students need, and the importance of creating supportive pathways for every learner. She is an active member of the PTO Board for Achievement House Cyber School. Within the school community, Maryanne is known for her willingness to listen, her collaborative spirit, and her dedication to ensuring every family feels welcomed and heard. As a board member, she is committed to strengthening the partnership between families, staff, and leadership, always keeping student well-being and growth at the heart of every decision.

Christine Hakes, Board Member
chakes@achievementcharter.com 

Christine Hakes is a retired school financial business administrator and public school official with 35 years of executive leadership experience spanning public brick-and-mortar and cyber charter schools. Throughout her career, her primary roles included Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, School Board Secretary, and Chief Human Resources Officer. In these capacities, she directed institutional finances and
accounting, human resource management, and real estate and property management. With foundational roots in certified public accounting, Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University, and a master’s degree in school business leadership from Wilkes University.

Her extensive governance background includes graduating from the Education Policy and Leadership Center Fellowship Program and the Leadership Harrisburg Executive Leadership Program. While active in her career, she was a Pennsylvania Certified School Administrator, serving on various committees for the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO), and presiding as president of the South Central
Trust healthcare consortium for several years.

Residing in Camp Hill (Lower Allen Township) with her husband, Mike, Chris is enjoying her time filled with family, friends, and lifelong learning. She is the proud mother of four children and grandmother to three young grandchildren. When she isn't spending time with her family, she enjoys exploring new and renewed hobbies, including traveling, gardening, reading, crafting, cooking, and baking.

Chris is honored to serve as a Board member at Achievement House so she can offer her support and expertise to encourage the staff in their efforts to successfully promote school choice.