Our Governing Board
Tallahassee Classical School’s Governing Board plays an essential role in the school’s success through its oversight of the school’s leadership. The board is responsible for the governance of the school. Each director accepts his or her responsibility for the academic performance of the students and the sustainability of the school. The Board is guided by a set of bylaws that define how the Board operates. It acts to ensure compliance with Florida’s Charter School Law, federal law, and the terms of the Charter as agreed upon in the charter contract.
Tim Qualls- Board Chair
Tim Qualls is an attorney with Young Qualls. He has two scholars at TCS and believes in the classical movement. Tim homeschooled his children when they were younger using a classical curriculum. Tim has been involved with Tallahassee Classical School since the beginning and desires to see the school thrive.
Pam Griggs - Treasurer
Pam Griggs is an experienced finance leader with management experience spanning multiple industries, in both private and public, for profit and not-for-profit organizations. She holds interest and insight into the state of education, currently overseeing the financial activities of the Foundation for Excellence in Education, a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing student achievement. Pam holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University in finance and management, an MBA from the University of Florida, and has more recently taken additional course work at Saint Leo University. As a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Tallahassee, Pam has served in several board and leadership positions and enjoys volunteering throughout the Tallahassee community, with a special passion for service initiatives supporting children and families. Pam and her husband Chris are proud parents of two TCS scholars.
Louis Jean-Baptiste - Secretary
Louis attended Florida State University College of Law, where he participated in BLSA (Black Law Student’s Association) and Law School Mock Trial Team. Louis was selected to be a BLSA Mock Trial team member as a first-year law student on a team with all third-year graduating law students. During the yearly National BLSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, his team competed against hundreds of law students from around the United States, including Harvard Law School, University of Washington School of Law, and Washington and Lee University School of Law. His team placed 1st in the country. In his free time, Louis enjoys community service and mentoring children. He also loves spending time with family. He is married to a teacher and has thirteen nieces and nephews, whom he cherishes.
To view our Bylaws, click here.
To view our Charter Application, click here.
To view our Contract with Leon County Schools, click here.
Our Parent Liaison is Tim Qualls. He can be reached at [email protected].
