Board of Directors & Committees

Board of Directors

Heartland Montessori School is an independent non-profit run by a Board of Directors elected from its membership. Positions on the Board are held for two years, with executive positions lasting one year. Board members are elected in November, and new terms of service begin in December.

Board Members

Molli Schiks, Parent, Chair
Emma Nelson, Parent, Vice Chair
Kyle Mjoen, Parent, Treasurer
Faye Sprague-Williams, Parent, Secretary
Caitlin O'Connor, Head of School
Lesley Williams, Grandparent, Member
Leslie Kowalczyk, Parent, Member
Erin Wilkie, Alum Parent, Member
Faylene Rune Troemner, Assistant Teacher, Member
Dustin Dolgner, Parent, Member
Johanne Gentlebread, Parent, Member
Gay Ward, Friend of School
Kateri Carver, Friend of School

Heartland Montessori Board meetings are open to the public and occur each month. The agenda for each meeting is posted at school prior to each meeting.

COMMITTEES

Parent involvement is a vital aspect of Heartland. It is a way for families to share their time and talent to benefit the education of their children and the school. It keeps our costs down and builds strong connections within our parent community. Each family commits to sharing 25 volunteer hours each school year in some capacity.

MARKETING

The Marketing Committee coordinates and assists in representing Heartland Montessori School at community events, works with staff promoting Heartland internally through parent education, and promoting the school externally through our Web site and social media. The committee develops advertising and promotional fliers and brochures, and assists in developing materials to promote Heartland’s events. The Marketing Committee takes direction from the Board of Directors and meets throughout the year as needed. Heartland staff and volunteers may be available to speak to your company or service organization about our school or about Montessori education in general. Please contact us if you're interested in learning more.

BUILDING & GROUNDS

The Building and Grounds Committee provides general maintenance to the exterior and interior of the school buildings along with care of the grounds. Maintenance and repair needs may include painting, mowing, deep cleaning, gardening, landscaping, and construction. This committee also coordinates the work to be done for the Fall & Spring Clean Up Weekends. The Buildings and Grounds Committee works closely with staff to ensure safety and beauty of our school.

FUNDRAISING

The Fundraising Committee plans, coordinates, and executes the major fundraisers for the school. They also coordinate on-going fundraising efforts, such as Boxtops for Education, and assist with grant writing. This committee takes direction from the Board of Directors and meets throughout the year as needed.

HOSPITALITY

The Hospitality Committee helps connect our community of families and ensure everyone feels welcome at our school. They provide refreshments at events like our annual Welcome Back Picnic and open houses and offer support for families/staff during life events like births or illness, plan informal social gatherings for our families, and coordinate staff appreciation. This committee meets at the beginning of the school year and communicates with staff as needed to coordinate.