The Board of Directors’ role is to provide governance, support and oversee the Executive Director, and work towards continued growth and the long term stability of Discovery.
Meet OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Gonzalez | Director, Board President
lgonzalez@discoverycharter.org
It is my pleasure to serve on the Discovery Board of Directors and give back to the school that has partnered with us on our parenting journey. I feel the key to a successful education is a partnership between families and educators to ensure that children are supported in their strengths and weaknesses. Our family has been at Discovery since 2012. I also served as the Parent Advisory Council President from 2017-July 2021.
Apart from Discovery I am a Registered Nurse in women’s health at Northwestern Medicine, where I have worked for the last twenty-two years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Purdue, where I graduated in 2002.
Suzanne Radzik | Director, Treasurer
sradzik@discoverycharter.org
I am honored to be a Board member of Discovery Charter School and to be able to work with their amazing staff who are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience in our area.
I am the Chief Financial Officer of the Duneland Family YMCA in Chesterton, Indiana, where I have worked for 10 years. I am a Valparaiso native and have lived in Chesterton for the last 18 years where I raised my three children. This area of Indiana is beautiful and unique, and I am proud that such an excellent school is available to all in our surrounding communities. Thank you to the students, families, staff and volunteers that make Discovery great!
B.S in Accounting, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Tiana S. Clark | Director
tclark@discoverycharter.org
I am delighted to serve as a Discovery board member. As a family of six, we’ve called Discovery “home” since 2018, and love this community.
I am a native of Gary, IN, a United States Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur, and former tech leader at two Fortune Top 10 companies: Valero Energy and Microsoft. I am the founder of “Audacious Academy,” which empowers corporate professionals to take the ownership to advance their careers.
I have a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and currently serve on the board of advisors for University of Maryland Global Campus, my undergrad alma mater. I love to travel the world, and I lived in Europe for three years.
I’ve always been an advocate for youth – empowering them to be inclusive, confident, and resilient – as a former public school teacher, a nonprofit founder, and multi-award-winning filmmaker. I am excited to partner with and support our school’s faculty, staff, parents, volunteers, and students.
Lori Knox-Lindsay | Director
lknox-lindsay@discoverycharter.org
I am a mother of two, wife and daughter who loves education. As a Mom and School Psychologist, my goal is to partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. I believe that this is key to strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
I obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from Delaware State University. From then I worked with various social services agencies, served as a consultant for one the largest healthcare insurance companies, and served as a board member for a non for profit agency.
I then transitioned back to academia where I earned my Masters and Specialists degrees in School Psychology at Governors State University and obtained a Masters in Educational Leadership at Concordia University. As a life long learner, my most recent education has resulted in a certificate of DEI in Education.
Kelly Hunt Vander Vliet | Director
khuntvandervliet@discoverycharter.org
I have been a Discovery parent since 2017. I have worked closely with Discovery PAC on a number of large fundraisers and events and regularly volunteers at the school in a number of roles. I served as Vice President of PAC and then President from 2019 to 2022 and am currently the school’s Volunteer Coordinator.
I have also worked as a Porter County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) since 2019. Previously I was on the board at Sandpiper Cooperative Preschool. I live in Ogden Dunes with my husband, two daughters and two Doodles.
BS in Psychology, Western Michigan University
MFA Creative Writing, Roosevelt University
Christinae’ Hudson/Director
I am excited to contribute to this community as a board member at Discovery Charter School. I am a native of Gary, IN and the mother of two Discovery Charter School scholars. I graduated from Purdue University (West Lafayette) with a B.S. in Environmental Health Science. I also received my Project Management certification from Duke University.
I have always had a passion to make the world around me a better place. My love for the environment began in college while conducting water quality research at the West Lafayette Wastewater Treatment Plant. Later I was able to bring that experience closer to home and participated in wetland restoration at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. For the past fifteen years, I have been a civil servant for the United States Food and Drug Administration. Over the course of my tenure with the FDA, I have helped millions of Americans with making sure their foods, drugs, dietary supplements, vaccines, cosmetics and medical devices are safe and effective. I am also the owner of Naomi Paperworks, a stationery company that focuses on creating custom memories for every occasion. When I am not protecting the country from potential health hazards or creating custom stationery suites, I enjoy gardening and baking.
Justine Carlotta Director
Newly appointed (July 1st, 2025)
More info coming soon!
Guy Barney | Director | gbarney@discoverycharter.org
*Complaints or concerns regarding a Board member or any other school employees associated with the Discovery Charter School shall first be addressed in writing and delivered to the Board President at least (5) days prior to the Board meeting or such complaints or concerns shall not be heard by the Board.
**Proposed minutes of meetings will be available for public inspection at the Discovery Charter School located at 800 Canonie Dr. Chesterton, IN 46304 eight (8) business days after the meeting. Approved minutes are available within five (5) business days after the meeting at which they are approved (Open meeting Act, Indiana code 5.14.1_5)