Board of Directors
If you would like to contact Morning Star Academy’s Board of Directors, please email board.president@msa-qc.org
What does the Board of Directors do?
The Morning Star Academy Board of Directors is a policy-driven governing board responsible for the school’s adherence to the Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, Bylaws, and the Board Policy Manual.
The Board of Directors speaks with one voice. No individual director has authority. The Board of Directors is committed to the long-term viability of Morning Star Academy by fulfilling its four primary roles:
Ensure Financial Stability
Strategic
Planning
Develop
Policy
Select and oversee headmaster
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Nathaniel Schaefer
PRESIDENT
Nate Schaefer is a native of the Quad Cities. Born and raised in Moline by Scott and Brenda Schaefer, Nate was brought up in the church with a love for the Body of Christ beyond the four walls of a building. He served in ministry from a young age, but in 2016 had an encounter with Jesus that would leave him forever changed. In 2017, he became the lead Pastor of Passion Church QC in Davenport and continues to devote his life to, not just Passion QC, but the local churches of this region. Nate has been married to his wife, Kat, for fourteen years and the two of them have 5 children ranging in age from 3-13. Their family has been a part of the MSA community for 8 years and are deeply passionate about seeing this school impact our community for the sake of Christ.
Lead Pastor at Passion Church QC
On MSA Board since: 2024
Children at MSA: 5 -
Eric Bortner
VICE PRESIDENT
I am serving on the Board with the support of my wife Alicia to further the Classical Christian curriculum to instill the love, knowledge and wisdom of Christ Jesus into our students. I am excited to engage with the faculty and parents of MSA to develop a culture that will thrive and build the next generation of servant leaders.
Engineer, Springfield Armory
On MSA Board Since: 2024
Children at MSA: 2 -
Tyson Fulton
TREASURER
I appreciate Morning Star for the curriculum taught through a Christian worldview, supportive teachers and administrators that guide and grow the students, and the Morning Star community that desires to make a difference for Christ.
Accountant, Deere & Co.
On MSA Board since: 2022
Children attended MSA: 2 -
Sara Miller
SECRETARY
My husband Matt and I have two boys. We placed them at Morning Star so that our Lord Jesus Christ and His teaching would be at the center of their education. The classical Christian model is not only excellent for cultivating learning ability; it also helps protect our sons from an increasingly hostile culture that seeks to lead them away from the truth.
On MSA Board since: 2021
Children at MSA: 2 -
John Amman
BOARD MEMBER
I am serving the Board and the Morning Star community because I am committed to ensuring our classical Christian education is available to as many Quad Cities students as possible. Our family believes this foundational education model is essential for all students’ faith as well as sharpening their abilities to think critically, defend truth, and enjoy the freedoms upon which our great country was founded; endowed by our Creator. Our family will continue to invest time and resources into Morning Star Academy for years to come.
Director of Automated Solutions, Tri-City Electric
On MSA Board since: 2021
Children attended MSA: 2 -
Tatyana Tillis
BOARD MEMBER
Self Employed
On MSA Board since: 2026
Children attend MSA: 3 -
Kevin Sorby
BOARD MEMBER
Firefighter, City of Moline
On MSA Board since: 2026
Children at MSA: 2 -
William Fabyan
BOARD MEMBER
Data Engineer, Tire Rack
On MSA Board since: 2026
Children at MSA: 2 -
Matthew Wingerd
BOARD MEMBER
Sales
On MSA Board since: 2026
Children attended MSA: 2 -
Matthew Miller
BOARD MEMBER
VP Business Development & Sales,
Eaton
On MSA Board since: 2026
Children at MSA: 2