Board of Directors

Serving 2nd term until June 30, 2025

 

Terry Cole is a retired member of the United States Navy and currently works for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Riverside, California. He has lived in Riverside County since 2010. He has been involved with the community of Menifee as a youth soccer coach and was an Assistant Little League Coach for the community of Canyon Lake. He has a 14-year-old son, who just started 9th grade at Paloma High School.

Board Treasurer and Parent Representative
Serving 5th term until June 30, 2026

Brooke Snell is a parent to two children at Santa Rosa Academy. She has one son in Eighth grade and one son in Ninth grade. Both children have been enrolled in blue track since Kindergarten, with the exception of 1 semester in red track. She retired from American Airlines, working as a Flight Attendant to become a stay-at-home mom. Brooke currently enjoys operating a home bakery focused on specialty cakes. Working from home affords her the opportunity to volunteer her time in many aspects at SRA, her children’s sports teams, and her church. Brooke and her husband have been married for 16 years and have lived in Menifee since 2009. As a family, they enjoy camping, music, and sports. She considers it a blessing to be a part of the SRA family and looks forward to the new growth and opportunities in the future.

 

Scott Mason has lived in Riverside County with his family for the past 6 years. Mr. Mason has served the community during those 6 years by working as a Felony Prosecutor for the Riverside County District Attorney’s office. As a community college graduate, Mr. Mason believes in the value of a community college education.

 

Board Director and Parent Representative
Serving 3rd term until June 30, 2026

Eric Russell was born in northern Montana, where he attended elementary school. He moved to San Diego by middle school and grew up there till he attended college in Hawaii. While there, he met his wife, who lived on the island and also attended the same college. Eric and Amberlyn have 4 boys that all attend SRA. They have done all three tracks but currently, have them all enrolled on blue track. He has lived in Menifee for over 15 years. Eric loves to travel and get outdoors. His job gives him opportunities to go overseas and spend time with his family. He has served in several capacities to help with his local community. He loves SRA and wants to help in any way possible.

 

Nicole Farnum was born and raised in Ohio and relocated to the Inland Valley in 2010. She moved here, with her husband Evan, after finishing graduate school at University of Toledo. When Nicole first moved here, she was heavily involved in the community, sitting on multiple non-profit boards and volunteering in her spare time. In 2013 Nicole was awarded 40 under 40 by the Murrieta Chamber and in 2017 was named Valley Young Professional of the year. Nicole has one daughter, Nora, who is in Kindergarten and her family is her everything. In 2020, Nicole left her position as Director of Wound Care at Inland Valley Hospital to be home with her daughter and pursue her career in Real Estate. After four years in the business, Nicole got her broker license and she and her husband started their own Real Estate Brokerage in Menifee, called Mommy & Me Realty. Nicole believes strongly that investing in our youth is of utmost importance and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board at Santa Rosa Academy.