Explore Knowledge Academy
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ben Childs, President
Ben Childs is a Nevada attorney and is a parent of three EKA students. He has practiced law since 1990 with a general practice in business, bankruptcy and real estate, estates and trusts, criminal defense, personal injury and civil litigation. He holds a BSBA and MBA from the University of Denver and a JD from the University of Maryland.
 
 

Alicia Clarke, Vice President
Alicia Clarke is a parent of a student from EKA. She has been a teacher with the Clark County School. She is currently teaching Special Education in a K-2 setting. She has 15 years experience at the High School level and has been trained in Response to Intervention and Inclusion. Ms. Clarke served in the United States Air Force for 17 years and achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Throughout her Military Career she served as the Training NCO for the Civil Engineering Squadron and the Human Resources Advisor on Diversity Issues for the entire Wing.

Cindy DellaValle, Treasurer
Mrs. Cindy DellaValle holds a BS degree from CalPoly with studies in Aviation Aerospace. Cindy is also a graduate of The Institute of Residential Marketing and a MIRM candidate. She has been honored with many awards including the coveted, Million Dollar Platinum Award NSMC with over $80 million dollars in sales in 1996. Cindy is also a member of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, where she is currently a Broker "A" member. Cindy and her husband Thomas have lived in Southern Nevada for more than 25 years and have four children; two girls and two boys.

Wanda Babcock, Secretary

 
 
 
 

Ron Pipkins, Member
Ron Pipkins has worked in the Sales and Marketing Industry for nearly 20 years. Currently he is a Professional Network Marketer going on 12 years with organizations in Texas, Florida and Nevada, promoting new and innovative online products for the general public and non-profit organizations. He also was a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Loan Officer for over 5 years in the state of Texas. Currently he is a senior at UNLV completing a Marketing Degree.
 

Terri Keener, Member

 
 
 
 

Nikki Haaksma, Member