CIE Board of Directors

Michael B. Gerstein - President

As president, Mike Gerstein is responsible for the business operations and community relations of CIE. Michael is a CPA with a Degree in Accounting from Cal State Northridge. He has two daughters who have been students in our schools. Michael also is a nationally competing athlete in barefoot water-skiing, and in 2005 received a National Gold medal in his age division. Mike is committed to the new vision of education that CIE is creating in the US.

Christine Palkovic Taylor - Vice Presidents

Christine Taylor is Director of Operations for Breast Health and Wellness Centers, an organization focused on the prevention of Breast Cancer utilizing digital infrared imaging and wellness protocols.  Her career includes a long-term position with a marketing firm, as well as 16 years in the professional and trade association field.  Her experience runs from charitable fundraising, legal, political, franchising, telecommunications and healthcare.  She spent two years teaching English to business people and children in Treviso, Italy.  Christine has always been an advocate for children and has a strong belief that the whole being must be nurtured and advanced to create a healthy, happy and well-adjusted contributor to society.

Nancy Walsh - Secretary/Treasurer

Nancy Walsh, who also serves as the Preschool Director of our Rainbow Kids Integral Preschool, holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and will serve as a member of the administrative staff. She has experience teaching in preschools, with an emphasis on children with special needs. For 23 years, Nancy worked in post-secondary education administration holding positions in Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic support, Placement, Student/Alumni Services and as a Campus Director. She also served as secretary to the Board of Directors of a Non-Profit organization developing vocational training for adults. Helping young people reach their potential through education has always been her passion and the philosophy of integral education provides her with a new avenue to assist students in finding themselves and becoming what they want to be.