Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. was founded by a diverse group of Florida based individuals, concerned with the option of quality school choice for families and students in Florida. The intent was to provide a first rate academic school option for students and families. Currently the Board has evolved to the members listed below. Each member is a proud, Florida based, business and/or community supporter with hopes and visions for a continued and evolving, academically successful Charter School. The Board establishes policy consistent with the School’s mission and ensures that the programs and operations of the School are faithful to the terms of the charter.
Mission
To set high expectations, provide oversight, and advocate for a network of safe, academically high-performing, and financially sound K-12 charter schools – empowering parents with school choice.
Vision
To be the highest performing academically, safe, and financially sound network of K-12 schools in Florida.
Board Members
- Ken Haiko, Chairman
- Dennis P Clark, Vice Chair/Secretary
- Thomas P. Wheeler, Treasurer
- Billie Miller, Director
- Patricia Smith, Director
- Paul Sallarulo, Director
- Matthew Ohlson, Director
To contact the Board of Directors, please email contact@southwestcharterfoundation.org
Director Contact Information
Title: Director
Name: Ohlson, Matthew
Address: 217 South Common Lane
City · State · Zip: St. Augustine, FL 32095
Email: matthewohlson@southwestcharterfoundation.org
Operations
For matters relating to daily operations, please contact our Director of Operations, Matthew Cogswell — see the Contact page.



