HAIS Governance Board

The HAIS Governance Board meets on the second Monday of each month during the school year from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the conference room at Johnston/HAIS Elementary.

Dr. Moua earned her doctorate from Marian University in 2020. She has served on multiple boards and advisory committees including the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, the Mielke Grants Committee, the MLK Jr. Celebration Committee, and NEW Hmong Professionals.  Outside of Pa Lee’s professional roles, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, and creating floral bouquets.

In 2000, Curtis was hired as the first administrative-level English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Coordinator. He served the AASD in that capacity from 2000 to 2015. In that time, he helped develop and guide the instructional programming, services, and assessments for students in over 40 language groups. 

In addition to his role as district administrator for the EL program, Curtis also took the lead in the development of a Spanish/English Dual Language charter school in the AASD. The Appleton Bilingual School has been a charter school option in the AASD since 2012 and offers both native English-speaking students and Spanish/English bilingual students an opportunity to study and learn in two languages.

Through his long association within the community, Curtis has gained a great appreciation and respect for Hmong American students, families and community members. In particular, he welcomes this opportunity to help develop HAIS and support its growth and mission.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He began his teaching experience as a science teacher in an alternative program within the Green Bay School District. Sam later taught middle school and high school science courses in various charter schools. Additionally, he has served as an instructional coach and administrator. Currently, Sam is an Academic Success Coach at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. In this role, he provides support to students in areas such as time management, organization, study skills, test-taking strategies, and the transition from high school to college. He resides in Appleton with his wife and four children, all of whom attend schools in the Appleton Area School District. Sam is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science.

Los Chong Vang, Treasurer

Since joining FVTC in 2004, Brown has held several key roles, including Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Manager of Multicultural Student Services, and Director of the Brother-to-Brother program—an initiative focused on increasing retention among students of color.

Brown’s dedication to community engagement is reflected in his service as Vice President of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Board of Directors, a member of the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Board, Co-Chair of Imagine Fox Cities, and board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley. Through these roles, he champions initiatives that expand access, equity, and support systems for youth and families.

He holds an AAS in Marketing from FVTC, a BA in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University, and an MS in Organizational Leadership & Administration from Concordia University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement.

Membership

If you are interested in joining the HAIS Governance Board, please contact Dr. Thai Xiong, HAIS Curriculum Director/Co-Founder via email.