Our Team - Choice Schools

OUR PEOPLE

At the heart of any good company is good people. Choice is no exception. Our people come from all over the state and have a wide array of educational, professional, personal, and cultural backgrounds. We are all brought together by the shared passion of helping children.

We also focus on developing one another through meaningful relationships, challenging work, constructive feedback, sound professional training, and a true commitment to nurturing the career path of each team member.

All Communications Executive Leadership Executive Leadership Support Finance & Operations Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Special Education Academic Excellence Superintendents

Executive Assistant to CEO Ashtyn Overweg

Ashtyn Overweg is our Executive Assistant. She joined the Choice Schools Central Office Team in May 2019. She received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. Ashtyn supports the executive leadership team within Choice Schools. She will be a project owner and manager for key initiatives designed to support the academies.

Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff Hannah Paddock

Hannah will be graduating from Davenport University with a bachelor's of Business Administration in December 2024. She worked at Davenport University as a student worker for over two years in the athletic department, working alongside the athletic director and the business manager. During her time there, Hannah kick started sports marketing for football, basketball, and other sporting events. She played a crucial role in team travel planning and organizing. In addition, back in 2020, she started her own online boutique that offers a variety of Western and agricultural items. She showed pigs at the state and national level for 11 years. Hannah is recently engaged and will be getting married in September 2025.

Administrative Assistant Yolanda Ramirez-Salto

Yolanda Ramirez-Salto is our Administrative Assistant supporting the entire Central Office team. She is a bilingual professional who has a heart for service and is passionate about social justice. Yolanda has a background in social work and it has always been her career aspiration to be in a profession where she can help others. Yolanda values family and when not at work, she enjoys reading, being around horses, playing volleyball and spending time with friends.