Board of Directors​

School of Science and Technology School’s board of directors are all unpaid volunteers who come from varied backgrounds in academia, medicine, science, and mathematics. Everyone on our board shares a common passion for education. The Board also solicits input and insight from various individuals and business community members in the San Antonio area. Board nominations can be made by anyone, including existing Board members, School of Science and Technology’s employees, parents, alumni, and the general public.

The Board reviews the qualifications of nominees, seeking individuals who have expertise, experience, or leadership abilities that will contribute to maintaining a continued standard of excellence for School of Science and Technology Schools and its students.

Upcoming Board Meeting: January 10, 2025

Board Meeting Dates

The board meeting dates and times are subject to change.

  • Friday, August 9, 2024
  • Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Friday, November 15, 2024
  • Monday, November 25, 2024 (4:00pm)
  • Friday, January 10, 2025
  • Friday, March 7, 2025
  • Friday, May 9, 2025
  • Friday, June 6, 2025

Upcoming Agenda

Current Board Members

Dr. Suleyman Tek, Ph. D., President
Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of the Incarnate Word
Dr. Turgay Korkmaz, Ph. D., Secretary
Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Texas at San Antonio
Mr. Christopher John Gieseke, Vice President
Consultant and Editor (specializing in editing foreign academic papers for publishing in American academic journals)
Mr. George Pedraza, Board Member
Bank of America
Mr. Denis Akhiyarov Board Member
Sr. Staff Applied Research Scientist

Board Procedures