Our board of directors
We board members use our individual skills to run the school in a future-proof manner and in trusting cooperation with the children, parents, teaching staff and the school and management. Our premise is to create the best possible learning atmosphere for all children. We are always open to your concerns, suggestions and wishes.
On 26 October 2025, the board was newly elected and consists of the following persons:
- Stefan Reckling (Chairman)
- Jan Weber (Deputy Chairman)
- Dr Yvonne Heldmann (Deputy Chairwoman)
- Florian Andresen (Assessor)
- Dr Maria Becker (Assessor)
- Thomas Riehl (Assessor)
- Robert Rios (Assessor)
The new introductory texts and photos will follow shortly.
Stefan Reckling
Chairman
Focus of my work on the board: Funding and subsidies
I am 48 years old and father of Max from the chestnut tree. The community and the school concept appealed to us from day one. Our son finds the right approach here and can develop in the best possible way.
Professionally, I work as Manager Customer Success for a large data centre operator and am responsible for their customers in Germany.
Dr. Yvonne Heldmann
Deputy Chairwoman
I am 42 years young and mom to Lea, who is now in first grade after two wonderful years with the Montinis. Before that, I was a parent council member for two years and deputy school parent council member for one year.
Professionally, I work as a general practitioner in Wiesbaden and am therefore confronted with the various problems of life on a daily basis.
Florian Andresen
Assessor
Focus of my work on the board: Website and IT infrastructure
I am 37 years old, married and have two children. My son Piet is in fourth grade at the Opal Group and feels very much at home here. I would like to give something back to the school from this positive spirit.
My main job (commercial pilot for a major German airline) is not particularly useful, but my IT affinity is. After studying mechanical engineering, I set up an engineering office as a second mainstay and have a creative balance to flying with web design, software development and IT consulting.
Thomas Riehl
Assessor
Focus of my work on the board: Building technology & facility
Management
I am 34 years old and father of Lio from the Opal Group. Every child is a genius and can do this independently and at the right time for individual learning with a great community at this school
at this school.
Our son enjoys going to school every day and receives a great learning Learning atmosphere and support from teachers and classmates.
As an environmental engineer, I have gained a lot of professional professional experience in construction projects, building maintenance and Building services engineering of public buildings.