Board of Directors

Dr. Lynn Bogart- President

Dr. Lynn Bogart enjoyed a successful public education career teaching and leading in three school districts in Orange County, California including Orange (large K-12), Irvine (large K-12), and Huntington Beach(mid-sized K-8) School Districts. Her educational and administrative career always focused on continuous improvement in student learning for all types of learners as a general and special education Teacher, Reading Specialist, Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. For 25 years, Lynn Bogart has provided leadership, staff development, coaching and mentoring to teachers, principals and district office staff to align standards, intended outcomes, curriculum, targeted instruction, and assessment as measured by increasingly more complex local, state and federal accountability systems. Her focus on systemic educational initiatives and designing successful programs has earned schools and districts under her leadership the prestigious National Blue Ribbon, California Distinguished School, and California School Board Association’s Golden Bell awards.

For over a decade, Lynn Bogart has conducted training sessions for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) assisting governance teams in strengthening their roles regarding Student Learning and Achievement throughout California.

Since 2005, Dr. Bogart has served as a Learning Group Leader and Adjunct Professor for the University of LaVerne Doctorate Program in Organizational Leadership. She coaches students regarding leadership concepts, strategies, research, trends; and the practical skills of vision, goal development, planning, facilitation, team development, change and challenges of leaders today. While serving as Academic Dean of Taft University, she developed a Masters in Education program aligned to the California Beginning Teachers and Assessment Program.

Currently retired, Lynn consults and presents for the Administrative Training Program within the Institute for Leadership Development at the Orange County Department of Education. Sessions focus on leadership development in vision, culture, data analysis, goal setting, assessment, planning, change, Professional Learning Communities as well as financial and human resource management leading to participants’ completion of their administrative credential. In addition she assesses administrator performance and provides feedback and coaching involving communications, parent interaction, data assessment, team building, and in-basket activities aligned to criteria developed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Dr. Bogart is respected for her work throughout California. She received her Bachelors Degree from Eastern Michigan University, Masters Degree from Pepperdine University and Doctorate Degree from the University of LaVerne.

John Morgan- Chief Financial Officer

John is a proud parent of two CRA alumnae and a longtime member of the local community. With more than 25 years of professional experience in local government, he brings a strong commitment to civic leadership and public service to the board. John holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from San Diego State University. (new paragraph) Education has always been a core value for John. He is a strong advocate for project-based learning that inspires creativity, builds critical thinking skills, and connects classroom experiences to real-world applications. In his free time, John enjoys spending time outdoors surfing, standup paddling, trail running, gardening, and camping with his family.  He is honored to serve as a trustee and is dedicated to helping CRA students access the best possible learning opportunities.

Kate Crawford- Secretary

Kate Crawford serves as Coordinator for the School for Learning and Leadership at the Orange County Department of Education, where she leads administrator and teacher induction programs that support the growth of educational leaders and teachers throughout Orange County. As a classroom teacher and administrator for more than two decades, Kate has built a reputation for designing transformative educational systems that foster partnerships among schools, industry leaders, and community organizations. Her work emphasizes equity, reflective practice, the power of mentorship, and the development of strong leadership pipelines for educators. She holds a Master of Education from CSULB and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Business Economics from UCSB. Kate is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at USC, with an anticipated completion date of 2027. Kate lives in Costa Mesa with her husband, Jon, their children, Abe and Maeve, and their dog, Rocky.

Kim Guigley

Kim Guigley is a proud parent of two CRA graduates, Classes of 2024 and 2026, and has been an active member of school and community organizations throughout her children’s lives.  Professionally, Kim brings more than 20 years of experience in operations, communications, project and event management, and relationship building across higher education, small business and entrepreneurial organizations.  Her career has centered on bringing people together, managing complex initiatives, and helping oranizations and teams operate thoughtfully and effectively.  Kim has also held a variety of volunteer leadership roles supporting schools, youth sports, foster families and other community programs. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Business from the University of Pittsburgh and is honored to serve on the CRA Board of Directors, giving back to a school community that has been such a meaningful part of her family’s life. 
 Hannah Geddy is the Interim Associate Dean at LaFetra College of Education at La Verne University. She previously served as the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services and the Executive Director of Student Services and Technology for Temple City Unified School District. During her 20 plus years in education, she has passionately supported students and teachers in her roles as high school English teacher, coach, site and district administrator. As a champion for equity and inclusion in all of her roles, Dr. Geddy has led the mission to give all students equitable access to digital platforms and resources while providing teachers and site leaders with interactive and collaborative professional development to support meaningful use of technology in the classroom. She holds a BS in business management, master’s degrees in rhetoric and composition and educational administration, and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership.She lives with her family in Tustin, California.