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Bob has served on the board of ACCS-accredited Paideia Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, since 2022. Prior to Paideia, he served six years on the board of another private Christian school. He and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for 25 years and are the parents of three daughters. Two are currently attending Paideia, and their oldest graduated in 2025 and is now a student at the University of Tennessee. Bob graduated with honors from West Virginia Tech in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2004. In 2023, he was inducted into the West Virginia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame for football. Bob serves as a Technical Executive in Knoxville. With a career focused on innovation and technology, he has been involved in business start-ups, authored dozens of published technical papers, and holds multiple patents. His work has earned numerous professional awards and has been featured in major outlets. Bob has also presented at prominent conferences and technical forums, including the IEEE Power Conference, the American Geophysical Union Conference, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Determining tuition rates is one of the most difficult responsibilities facing Christian school administrators. It is far more than a financial decision—it is a spiritual and strategic one that directly impacts the school’s mission, its families, and its long-term health. This session explores the delicate balance between financial sustainability and accessibility. Tuition must be high enough to cover operational costs, compensate faculty fairly, maintain educational excellence, and support future growth—yet remain affordable enough for the families the school is called to serve. Drawing from real-world experience, Bob will share practical lessons learned, a clear methodology for setting responsible tuition rates, and an analysis of how recently implemented school-choice scholarships are changing the landscape for Christian schools. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately to their own institutions.