Board of Directors

Paul Rousseau, originally from Iroquois Falls, Ontario, brings a diverse background to the Fiat Classical Academy governing board. He immigrated to the United States in 2010, then met his wife Laura while they were both studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. They count many blessings in their 16-year marriage, most especially their six children aged one up to fifteen. In 2020, Paul celebrated becoming a citizen of the United States.

Paul is a ten-year Canadian Air Force Veteran. While in the service, his primary role was Squadron Training Officer. He received his B.A. in History from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, then his Master of Science degree in Executive Leadership and Organizational Change from Northern Kentucky University in 2020. He has 4 years of law enforcement experience and 12 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, and chemical supply chain roles. He is currently the S&OP Manager for Safran Landing Systems, the third largest aerospace company in the world.

He is involved in many faith-based and community activities including his role as Grand Knight of the (Walton, KY) All Saints Knights of Columbus Council 16424 and is the Music Coordinator for Summit Eucharistic Youth Retreats for the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. He brings his enthusiasm to the founding of Fiat Classical Academy and is ready to “offer my skill sets and advise on the topics of leadership, business, training, analysis and change management.”

He agreed to serve on the board because he loves the interrelated approach of classical education. “I love to make connections– [to] trace developments, lines of reasoning, patterns of action, recurring symbolism, plots and motifs.” Most especially, he says, “I appreciate wonder and search for Truth.”

Mr. Joe Weisbrod, a parishioner of St. Lawrence living in Hidden Valley, joins the Board of Fiat Classical Academy with a firm belief in the need for more profound educational opportunities. His own homeschool experience was imbued with classical elements, from the study of classical literature to logic and philosophy. From these roots, he was equipped to study Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Kentucky and received his Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Cincinnati. He currently works for the defense industry as an embedded software engineer. He takes great joy in his small but growing family. He has two young daughters to whose care his wife Kaylin has dedicated herself full-time. He has found in his faith “a moral, philosophical, and spiritual framework that is comprehensive and sound.” He supports Fiat Classical Academy because he sees the great benefit of a solid education which nurtures a hope that through our faith, “we can be transformed … into truly virtuous, good, loving, holy people and attain perfect happiness for eternity.”