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
