Meet Our Board of Directors

  • Ashley Padilla

    PRESIDENT

    (She/her) Ashley and her husband, Daniel, have two children, Alexander and Tristan, who attend PCPK.

    Ashley received her Bachelors in General Studies combining her education in Interior Design and Healthcare Management in 2017 at MSU. During her schooling she was a Pharmacy Technician at Walmart for 5 years. After graduation from Missouri State University, she worked for Mercy Life Line helicopters as the membership office coordinator from 2018-2020.

    In Fall 2020, she returned to school to receive her Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in Elementary Education. Ashley is certified in Elementary Ed. (1st-6th grade) and Early Childhood. Ashley is now a 1st grade teacher at McGregor Elementary in Springfield.

  • Kristina Davis

    VICE PRESIDENT

    (She/her). Kristina holds a degree in social work from Missouri State University. As a full-time mom, Kristina spent much of her life dedicated to raising her 3 daughters.

    Kristina now has a granddaughter enrolled at PCPK, and you’ll often find her volunteering at a school event or activity. Her patient and level-headed demeanor are a great asset both in the classroom and to the board.

    Kristina’s interests include spirituality and meditation, which led her to seek a hypnosis certification and start her own business, Spiritual Hypnosis. When she’s not busy with family or PCPK, you might find her walking the Greenway Trails.

  • Precia Markus

    TREASURER

    (She/her) Precia is the mom to two boys, one of whom is in preschool at PCPK. This is her second year serving as Treasurer on the board.

    Precia owns Markus Bookkeeping, a local business that supports other small businesses with their bookkeeping and financial needs. The expertise, experience, and eye for detail Precia brings to the PCPK family are vital to the schools success.

  • Natalie Strebe

    SECRETARY

    Bio coming soon!

  • SOCIAL MEDIA

    Bio coming soon!

  • Alexz Edwards

    MARKETING

    (She/her) Alexz is a stay-at-home mother to one currently enrolled in preschool at PCPK. This is her first year serving with the PCPK board.

    Alexz attended Missouri State University from 2008-2012, where she studied childhood education and linguistics. It was through her association with the service sorority, Gamma Sigma Sigma, that she developed a love for giving her time and her experience to local organizations.

    Alexz brings 10+ years experience working in operational and process management, helping to bring PCPK and its events to the community!

  • Daniel Padilla

    GRANT WRITER

    (He/him) Daniel and his wife Ashley have been a part of the PCPK community since 2021. As grant writer, he helps to apply for and secure funding from state and national programs.

    Daniel is a real-life scientist, an R&D researcher at Brewer Science, where he does chemistry and research on various sensors and attempts to make materials that didn’t exist before.

    He loves science of all kinds, soccer, weightlifting, and playing video games. He also enjoys playing guitar, drums and singing; he and his kids play in a metal band - music to come soon!