ABOUT DEANS
Neighbors Working Together for Andersen Students
Since 1997, DEANS has brought the Andersen community together to expand educational opportunities and strengthen our neighborhood school.
OUR STORY
Founded to Help Andersen Go Further
When district budget constraints eliminated programs and limited resources, a group of neighborhood dads led by Joe Colgate formed DEANS—Dads Eliminating Andersen’s Needs—to raise funds and strengthen the learning environment at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School.
What began with a small group of dads has grown into a community-wide effort powered by families, educators, neighbors, volunteers, and local businesses.
OUR MISSION
More Opportunity for Every Andersen Student
DEANS helps Andersen provide resources beyond district funding—from Dolphin Academy teachers and academic support to music and arts, robotics, the Makerspace, garden-based learning, wellness, and community experiences.
We work in partnership with school leadership and the PTA so investments respond to current student needs and strengthen the whole Andersen experience.
We pursue that mission with a commitment to excellence, transparency, responsible stewardship, and meaningful community participation.
Students First
Community Powered
Transparent
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
2026–27 DEANS Board
DEANS is led by Andersen parents who volunteer their time, skills, and energy on behalf of our school community.
Brent LeffelCo-President
Brett ButlerCo-President
Dan SchiraldiTreasurer
Aaron RoseSecretary
Ned AlgeoBoard Member
Marcel LittelBoard Member
Brett NortonBoard Member
Patrick RoetheBoard Member
Past DEANS Presidents
1999–2000 Rich Andersen & Scott Tucker
2000–2001 Chip Greene
2001–2002 Matt Cooper
2002–2003 Frank Delgado
2003–2004 Jim McKennon
2004–2005 Mark Craig
2005–2006 Dave Donaldson
2006–2007 Mark Richter
2007–2009 Mark Rowe
2009–2010 Art Wardwell
2010–2011 Costa Harbilas
2011–2012 Simon Dillon
2012–2014 Kyle Anderson
2014–2015 Scott Duffy
2015–2017 Rob Greer & John Hobson
2017–2019 Scott Lea
2019–2020 Alex Murray
2020–2021 Ryan Hart
2021–2022 Mike Dye & Tim Blackburn
2022–2024 Nick Orzano
2024–2026 Chase Rief
Attend a Meeting
First Tuesday of each month
Phase I Clubhouse
1854 Port Westbourne Place
Please email to confirm the meeting time.
Contact DEANS
[email protected]
Roy O. Andersen Elementary School
1900 Port Seabourne Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660
501(c)(3) · EIN 33-0754551
Meetings
Please attend the DEANs meetings 1st Tuesday of each monthPhase I Clubhouse
1854 Port Westbourne Place
Please email to confirm meeting start time