Meet the Board
Our board of directors is made up of educators, parents and community members who strongly value the importance of a high-quality education for all students. The board meets on the first Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. The current location of board meetings is at the EARTH Montessori School.
Dr. Rachelle Smith
Dr. Rachelle Smith works an education consultant for schools in the Central Ohio region. She has a doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, a Masters degree in Art Education and is a certified Intervention Specialist for students with visual impairments. She has worked in education for nearly 20 years. Dr. Smith attended Montessori schools as a child and rediscovered the significance of receiving a Montessori education while searching for educational options for her own children. Dr. Smith's mission is to make Montessori education accessible to all children regardless of race or income.
Jenn Jordan
Jenn Jordan is the founder of multiple Montessori schools in the United States, including the EARTH Montessori School, where she currently serves as a Teacher Leader.
LeRoyna Edwards
LeRoyna Edwards is an educator and business leader in Columbus, OH. She is the founder and director of Goree Learning Center. Ms. Edwards has a Masters in Education and is a certified Intervention Specialist.
Dawn Ramsey
Dawn Ramsey serves as an educator with Westerville City Schools. She has received the Educator of the Year award and has worked to implement mindfulness programs into the school district.
*Notice of Special Meeting:
There will be a special meeting of the board of directors on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 7:00pm to update bylaws and articles. The meeting will take place on zoom using the following link:
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Time: Jan 2, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84864656560?pwd=sCaT9bZlCIcNxBpMJgkr4OROh0TAAi.1
Meeting ID: 848 6465 6560
Passcode: 8SXtJL