Director
Rachel Burk is the Director of the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, where she leads statewide efforts to support innovative charter schools through collaboration, transparency, and data-informed oversight. She brings eight years of teaching experience in Idaho’s public schools and two years of service with the Idaho Department of Education. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and Museum Management and a master’s degree in English Education. Rachel is passionate about ensuring every student has access to an education that meets their needs. In her free time, she enjoys writing, spending time with her family, and exploring Idaho’s great outdoors.
Program Manager
Monique is an experienced education leader with over 15 years in program management, community engagement, and grant administration. She has led initiatives across Idaho and California, securing major grants, managing early learning and after-school programs, and building strong school-community partnerships. Before joining the Commission, Monique served in the West Ada School District, where she launched the West Ada Community Collaborative, managed enrichment programs funded through competitive grants, and oversaw a districtwide mentor initiative. Her earlier work in Fullerton School District included supervising preschool programs and leading county-level strategic planning efforts for the Orange County Child Care and Development Planning Council. In her free time, Monique enjoys hiking, thrift shops, and watching her kids play sports.
Program Manager
Prior to joining the PCSC staff in 2020, Jared Dawson spent over 10 years working for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, where he spent the majority of his time developing and implementing process documentation for statewide staff for Benefits and Child Support programs. He holds an M.A. in Communication, and spent one year upon graduating as a faculty member at Lewis-Clark State College. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing music and going on outdoor adventures.
Finance Program Manager
Brian brings over 20 years of leadership and management experience, including 11 years in senior leadership roles during his distinguished service in the U.S. Coast Guard. A recent MBA graduate with a concentration in Finance, Brian is skilled in financial reporting, process improvement, and policy development. He is passionate about fostering transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public service, and looks forward to contributing to the Commission’s mission of supporting Idaho’s growing network of charter schools. Originally from California, Brian and his wife are proud to call Idaho home, where they are raising their two teenage daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring Idaho’s outdoors and supporting his daughters’ school and sports activities.
Administrative Assistant
Joy Lindner joined the IPCSC staff in January 2025. Her work experience has been with non-profits, working in administration in district offices for the Church of the Nazarene in Overland Park, Kansas and Spokane, Washington, as well as serving in two churches in Idaho. With an undergraduate degree from Northwest Nazarene University, she also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Do you have a public information request or a complaint?
- Public Records Request Form
- For IPCSC policy regarding complaints or investigations, see Section VI – Public Charter School Oversight
- To file a complaint regarding a IPCSC authorized charter school, complete the Charter School Complaint Form