Marie is Chief Executive Officer at the Discovery Museum in Acton, Massachusetts, and has nearly 30 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector. Prior to this role, she served as the Museum’s Chief Development Officer for ten years and led fundraising programs and campaigns at the Fay School and Simmons University. Her career has been focused on increasing equitable access to learning experiences, helping to advocate for the creativity and potential of the nonprofit sector, and, at Discovery Museum, protection of the simple but powerful joys of childhood. Marie is proud to be a 2021 recipient of the New England Museum Association Excellence Award. Outside of work, Marie enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family, cooking recipes from around the world for her kids, and being outdoors. If she could live anywhere in the world forever, it would be in the RV she rented with her family in 2022 in Yellowstone. Marie and her husband, Brian, are Parker parents.

For nearly 20 years, Caroline has served schools in the Boston area, including Meridian Academy, Citizen Schools, The Parker School, The Park School, and North Andover Middle School where she currently serves as Assistant Principal. Caroline taught Arts and Humanities at Parker from 2008-2017; she fondly remembers it as one of the most relationally and intellectually rewarding experiences in her career thus far. She has a passion for student-centered education, partnering with families, ensuring equity and inclusion, and working alongside staff to create vibrant places for lifelong learning. Caroline studied at Austin College in Sherman, Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art and a Master of Arts in Teaching. More recently, she earned a Masters in Educational Administration through the Leadership Licensure Program with Teachers 21, the Massachusetts School Administrators Association and Endicott College. Other than all things education, Caroline loves film, art, gardens, travel, and, most of all, her family.

Rick has more than 30 years of experience in Community Banking and has spent all of that time working for mutual institutions (owned by the customers rather than shareholders). He has been lending and underwriting for more than 25 years. At Athol Savings Bank, he is part of a small but experienced commercial lending team with an expanding portfolio. Over the years Rick has served on various committees and boards including the East Quabbin Land Trust, the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation, and the Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corporation.

Fletcher is a Parker alumnus (class of 2005) and has been teaching in the South Bronx since 2016. He has a BA in international studies from American University and an MSEd. in Adolescent Special Education from Hunter College. Prior to becoming a teacher Fletcher worked as a biomedical research coordinator. Fletcher's senior project at Parker involved compiling an oral history of the school's first decade that incorporated the voices of founders, faculty, students, parents, and alumni. Understanding how the 10 Common Principles can be effectively put into practice in schools serving culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations is a focus of his practice as an educator. As a teacher he has worked in both traditional public schools (NYC DOE) and a small charter school with some goals and challenges very similar to Parker and some very different. In all his professional roles Fletcher has had to understand and balance the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, and this is a strength he brings to the Board. Fletcher lives in New York City with his wife and two children.

Julie has spent the last thirty-five years working and volunteering in the field of education. She began her career in administration at The School of Education at Boston University and Harvard University’s School of Public Health. She then moved to Development at The Bancroft School in Worcester, MA. Her claim to fame (so far) is being one of several founders of Oxbow Schoolhouse, a private Waldorf-inspired Elementary School, where she served as a Trustee for 6 years, was chair of the fundraising committee, and volunteered in the classroom. Currently she works as a librarian at the Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton, MA. Her favorite aspects of the job are issuing children their first library cards and recommending books for her patrons. Julie is a fervent supporter of the Parker Way and has served on over 30 information panels to help others (prospective families, educators from other countries, and even a State Senator) obtain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this extraordinary school. She routinely shares her enthusiasm for Parker’s educational philosophy with anyone who is willing to listen and is thrilled to bring her passion for learning and alternative education to the Parker Board. Julie lives in Littleton with her husband, Patrick, and is the mother of two Parker graduates. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, walking in the woods with her dog, and cooking for family and friends. Her favorite quote is, “Educating the mind, without educating the heart, is no education at all.” (Aristotle)

For over 25 years Pam has worked as an educator with a deep commitment to equity, student-driven learning, and transforming education. Pam became a history and civics teacher because she wanted to help young people gain an understanding of their unique identities and voices through rich and relevant learning experiences. She wanted to participate in reforms focused on creating schools and classrooms that engaged all students and focused on equity. Furthermore, she wanted to help students understand how to be agents of change. After teaching in international, public, and charter schools she pursued and earned her doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) to explore questions she had about her passions related to civic and political education, student voice, and student centered learning. She worked with teacher education programs, helping new teachers navigate schools and find their own voices in schools and classrooms. Pam joined the faculty at the Leominster Center for Excellence (LCE), the first Big Picture Learning school in Massachusetts. She was drawn to BPL’s focus on relationships and student-driven learning through interests and internships. Currently Pam runs Professional Development at LCE and consults with Big Picture Learning conducting research and helping schools with their internship programs. Pam also holds an EdM in Teaching and Learning from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an AB in American Civilization from Brown University. Pam and her husband live in Harvard, MA with their three children, all of whom have attended Parker (Classes of ‘22, ‘24, and ‘26). She loves traveling, hiking, biking, and most outdoor activities.

Brian joined Parker in 2022 as the Head of School. Brian promotes a positive school culture that is rigorous, inspiring, loving, inclusive and welcoming to all students. Brian has over 20 years of experience in education, teaching Social Studies at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC and serving as the Vice Principal of Westwood High School and Principal of Natick High School. During this time, he developed a close partnership with Starfish International, a school for girls in The Gambia, West Africa. Brian earned his Bachelors degree at Amherst College and Masters degrees in Teaching, Public Policy and Educational Leadership from Catholic University, Georgetown University and Boston College respectively. Brian is pursuing a Doctorate of Education from Boston College. Brian is an avid runner, completing 15 marathons at an ever-slower pace. Brian and his wife recently saw their two daughters off to college. He is a better parent and educator as life and work come together every day.

Luciana has been a Cybersecurity Professional for MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) in Lexington, MA for over 6 years, prior to working at MIT LL, she was a government contractor on Hanscom Air Force Base in various cybersecurity positions. In addition to her position at Lincoln Laboratory, she was a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, with over 27 years of service, retiring in January 2023. Her last position in the military was as the Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager role. She enjoyed working in the DE&I position so much that she decided to return back to school and get her Master’s degree in Diversity Leadership, Luciana is currently enrolled in Tufts University in the Diversity Leadership Program and has an expected date of graduation in December of 2023. She is also a member of the Parker Charter Diversity Council. In addition to her involvement in the Parker community, Lucina also is active at her church, serving in leadership roles in various youth ministries. Luciana values family, she is married with two children and loves family time, and doing family activities, like playing board games and taking road trips with her husband James, and their children, Emily and William (students of Parker).

For the past 30 years Nicole has devoted the majority of her professional life to event planning and development. She's had the opportunity to be involved with a number of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Most memorable include the Initiative for a Competitive Inner-City based in Boston, the national chain of Improv Comedy Clubs and the Parker running team's pasta parties. Nicole served on the Nashoba Regional School Committee and has volunteered with the Hudson Area Arts Alliance, River's Edge Players, the Sudbury Savoyards, and the Worcester Civic Light Opera. She has two Parker alumni who are both thriving despite not living full-time with their mother and a current Parker student who is also thriving despite living full-time with his mother. Her household in Stow also includes her husband and two adorable but somewhat rude dogs.

Kalista began life as a teacher, perhaps starting when her younger sister was born, and then through babysitting, nannying, being a camp counselor and tutor throughout high school and college, and eventually, program director at a Girl Scout Camp in Upstate New York and teacher at several locations of Nature’s Classroom. After learning about the 10 Common Principles and the Coalition of Essential Schools, she wholeheartedly joined the New Teachers Collaborative at Parker teaching Division I MST in 2012. Kalista leans in especially to "student as worker, teacher as coach," but the way she ties the principles into her everyday brings them to life for Parker's Division I students. Kalista earned a degree in mathematics and outdoor education from SUNY Oneonta and completed her undergraduate studies on Semester at Sea circumnavigating the globe, focusing on Service Learning and partnering with communities in Accra, Ghana, Cape Town, South Africa, and Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. She completed her masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Fitchburg State University in 2020. In her free time, you can find Kalista in her gardens, cooking food from around the world, learning how to fix or build anything, or enjoying live music. No matter where she is, it is likely that at least one of her two wonderful children is holding onto her asking how they can help.

Emilly is a 2023 Parker alum currently attending the University of California, Santa Barbara, for undergraduate studies in Environmental Science and Spanish. Throughout her years at Parker, she served as a school ambassador during information sessions for prospective families who were interested in learning more about Parker. Emilly’s senior project essential question was “How can I protect Galapagos Tortoises from becoming extinct?” Her experiential learning for this project was volunteering at a Giant Tortoise conservation center on Isabela Island, Galapagos, for two weeks and has been her most memorable experience thus far. When not at school, Emilly lives in Leominster with her parents and older brother Patrick, who is a 2019 Parker alum. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, being part of the UCSB triathlon team, exploring nature, reading, and spending time with her dog, Bambi.

Sonia has over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology industry. She currently is SVP of Quality, Disc Medicine. A recent addition to the Parker Board of Trustees, Sonia resides in Shirley with her husband, Rob. She has two adult children, Noah and Ella, both college students. Sonia holds a PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health from Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In her free time, Sonia enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family, including three dogs.

For over 25 years, Stefanie has worked in education as a teacher, instructional coach, researcher, professional developer, adjunct university faculty and consultant for schools across the United States and Canada. Currently, Stefanie is the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning in the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough. Stefanie’s previous work as a consultant involved supporting schools in designing and implementing instructional improvement practices incorporating collaborative, non-evaluative, classroom observations. She continues to serve as a faculty co-chair for the Programs in Professional Education Instructional Rounds Institutes. Stefanie was an adjunct professor at Brandeis University, as part of the teaching team for a graduate program for teacher leaders. She completed her doctoral studies in May 2015 at the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a concentration in Education Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice. Her research and publications focused on issues of instructional improvement in urban schools with a concentration on leadership practices, teacher evaluation and teachers’ working conditions. Previously, Stefanie was a faculty member for the Boston Principal Fellows Program for aspiring school leaders in the Boston Public Schools for 6 years. Stefanie was a math coach and middle school math teacher in the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Prior to working at the secondary level, Stefanie was an elementary school teacher in BPS and in other settings including a suburban public school, a suburban private school, and an international school. In addition, Stefanie has a MA from Harvard in Education, Management and Policy, an MAT in elementary education from Manhattanville College and a BA in Art History from Princeton University. Stefanie and her husband Micki and their three children live in Sudbury and love to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, playing sports, and skiing.

Ellen has over 35 years of nonprofit experience in finance and administration for small to medium sized organizations in a variety of sectors. She is currently an independent consultant offering interim services as well as expertise in redesigning financial and operational systems. Her passions are nonprofits, community service and alternative education. She has held multiple public offices including School Committee and Elementary School Building Committee. Ellen, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, has an MBA in Finance from Boston College, and holds a BA from Hampshire College, where she has served as a Trustee since 2018. She also serves as a Corporator for Middlesex Savings Bank. She is a longtime resident of Stow (Mass, not Vermont!) where she lives with her husband Mike and beloved pup, Sea Shanty.

Tiffany has been a part of the Parker Community for over 18 years. After leaving for some time to raise her sons, she returned and has been teaching MST since 2014. Tiffany was introduced to the Ten Common Principles her very first year of teaching and they have been the bedrock for her work in education. Prior to Parker, she taught at two other Coalition schools, and spent a short amount of time at a very large and traditional high school. While home raising her boys and unable to find the best environment for early schooling, she and a close colleague developed and ran an outdoor nature preschool, Many Paths School. Her passion is in creating meaningful and engaging curriculum as well as working with other teachers collaboratively to continually improve teaching and learning. Tiffany’s belief that all kids can and should be expected to use their minds well is unwavering. When educational decisions are grounded in these principles, good learning can follow. She is happy to serve on the Parker School Board supporting a school she truly believes in. Tiffany lives in Hollis, NH with her husband Ryan, and two sons, Luke and Christopher. She enjoys everything outdoors, especially camping, kayaking, the ocean and tropical ecosystems. She combines these interests by leading Parker Eco-Travel groups to the Bahamas, Belize and Costa Rica. Most weekends she can be found on the sideline of any given soccer field in New England. Her favorite players are her two sons!

Martin has over 40 years of experience in facilities design, management, and engineering. In the course of his career, he has lead engineering design teams for large projects like Worchester Tech High School, managed engineering/energy and site operations at Novartis in Cambridge, and is currently a senior facilities engineer at MIT. Martin lives in Westford with his wife, Paula. Their two sons Danny (2011) and Chris (2015) are Parker alumni. Martin has been a longtime member of the Facilities Committee. He has helped the school through major projects including roof replacement and electrification and air conditioning of the Spanish wing. He hopes to continue contributing to the school’s success through his involvement upgrading the facilities to give every student a meaningful high school experience. In addition to a lifelong interest in engineering and science, Martin is a sports enthusiast and in his spare time, he enjoys coaching and refereeing soccer. He believes strongly that all children should have the opportunity to participate in sports and learn from the experience it provides.

Kofi Williams is a senior project manager with the Program, Project and Construction Management team at Hughes Marino, a global corporate real estate advisory firm specializing in tenant representation and project management. With over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry, Kofi has a wealth of experience in project management, architectural design and project delivery. His diverse skill set, gained by leading in numerous roles throughout the construction process, allows him to bring a unique perspective to each of his clients’ projects.