Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
I was initially drawn to board service as a way to combine my passions for both business and education. After touring Butler, I quickly realized that this school is something special. I was deeply inspired by its mission, community, and approach to learning, and I knew it would be a meaningful place to contribute my time and energy. I’m excited about the opportunity to gain governance experience in a school that aligns with my values. I also believe this is a place where I can make a positive impact.

BOT Role, Committee Membership And/Or Expertise: Member of the Finance Committee

Day Job: Currently, I am the Upper School Dean of Academics at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. However, prior to my transition to the independent school world, I was an Assistant Principal in various MCPS middle and high schools as well as a Math teacher and Math Department Chair in MCPS.
 

Education: McGill University (Canada), Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology and Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for Secondary Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University, Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
 

What I Love About Butler Montessori:  "There’s a sense of peace and purpose on campus that you can feel the moment you arrive. I love how Butler truly trusts children, giving them the space, time, and environment to grow into independent, curious, and capable people. The connection to nature and the focus on the whole child make it a uniquely special place."

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
Alumna parent and veteran of Going-outs.  Over the years, I’ve had many opportunities to enjoy the grounds and share the campus with others.  With the Building and grounds team, I hope to optimize these resources to continue those traditions.
 

Day Job: IT Manager
 

Education: University of MD, University College MS, Computer Systems Management; The George Washington University, MBA; University of Massachusetts, BA, Economics & Political Science
 

What I Love About Butler Montessori: “The autonomy and emphasis on learning-to-learn allows students to develop an understanding of responsibility, consequences, and choosing the better option.”

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
I was an Upper Elementary teacher and then Adolescent teacher at Butler Montessori for fourteen years. I am also a parent of two former Butler Montessori students. Serving on Butler’s Board of Trustees allows me to continue to give back to an institution that is important to me and to so many others as well.
 

BOT Role, Committee Membership And/Or Expertise:
I currently serve as a Member-at-Large, as well as President-Elect on the Board. The expertise I offer is as a former parent and teacher. My Montessori background allows me to view the issues and challenges at the school through a Montessori lens.
 

Day Job: Gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, cooking…..I’m retired!
 

Education: University of Florida, BA Psychology; George Washington University, MS Information Systems; Loyola College, Masters of Education in Montessori Education
 

What I Love About Butler Montessori: "I love Butler for what it has given me personally - my children’s education, my teaching experience, and a wealth of life-long friends. But I also love Butler for what it has given to the community around us and to the world - well-educated individuals who understand the “big picture”, ready and willing to take on life and its challenges, giving back whenever possible."

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
I was lucky to have parents in the '70s who saw the value in a Montessori education, and doubly lucky to experience it on a pastoral campus in Ashton, MD, through 6th grade.  My son Dylan, in turn, attended Butler from primary through the Intermediate program, graduating in 2023. My life has involved Montessori for decades, and having experienced it from both a student and parent perspective has cemented the value in my mind.  I strongly value volunteering and have been proud to serve on the Board of Trustees for the past 4 years.  Outside of Butler, I have 23 years of experience working in non-profit database, web, and application development, hosting, and services.  I feel rewarded through leadership in helping others to succeed and doing my small part to improve the world.

Day Job: Senior Solutions Architect, Rails To Trails Conservancy

Education: Mater Amoris Montessori, Gonzaga College High School, University of Maryland

What I Love About Butler Montessori: The people: the friendly and extremely dedicated staff are great to interact with, and I never worry a moment about the care of my son. The place: an ever-evolving campus with hills and woods, creeks, and farm life. From the sandbox for the smallest to the ropes course for the bravest. The approach: I love how deftly Butler intertwines the classic indoor Montessori classroom with their beautiful campus. I love that there are year-round activities, both at the school and camp during the summer, as well as equestrian. The uniqueness is primarily evidenced by the combination of everything I just listed, but also found in those offerings that are simply not replicated anywhere else, like the Intermediate program. I only wish that more children could experience the difference that a Butler education provides.

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board: My family has been a Butler family since 2013. My wife and I have a son in the intermediate program currently and he started in the primary program. My wife was also the Equestrian Director from 2013 to 2016. My interest in serving on the board began through my participation in the Buildings, Grounds and  Stewardship committee in 2014 where I recognized how important the connection was between the Montessori mission and the facilities, including the buildings and grounds. From that point forward I wanted to contribute to the Butler community through participation, stewardship, and leadership in support of the Butler faculty and families.

Day Job: I am a Civil Construction Engineer and specialize in large capital program delivery for transportation and transit systems. I have been in leadership roles for the DC Streetcar program in Washington, DC and the Purple Line Light Rail project in Maryland. Currently, I am involved with the Ontario Line Subway program in Toronto, Canada.

Education: I have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida and I am a Certified Construction Manager through the Construction Management Association of America accreditation.

What I love about Butler Montessori: The Butler community provides its students with a path to prepare them for life as a participant that contributes through their education which incorporates the environment. I love to witness the potential of each student become reality through the Montessori mission. Each student’s journey encompasses education, community, responsibility, and stewardship of the environment.

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
Proud Butler alumnus.

BOT Role, Committee Membership And/Or Expertise: Legal Consultant
 

Day Job: Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Attorney
 

Education: Butler School, the College of William & Mary B.A., Michigan State College of Law J.D.
 

What I Love About Butler Montessori: “Butler School taught me to love learning.”

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
I am eager to share my work with school leadership and especially high school students to help Butler Montessori grow on its strong foundation.
 

BOT Role:
Finance Committee, High School Committee Chair
 

Day Job: Director of the St. Jane de Chantal Salesian Center at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
 

Education: 

BS In Mathematics 

MA in Educational Leadership

EMNA (Executive Masters in Non-profit Administration) in progress

All from the University of Notre Dame

What I Love About Butler Montessori: "I find all the classes so peaceful. The guides really honor the needs of each child and help their students to flourish. It is a beautiful community."

Connection To Butler/Interest In Serving On The Board:
I am a proud parent of 2 Butler alumni who I think turned out to be fabulous human beings and I give Butler a great deal of the credit for this. I want to serve on the board to ensure that this amazing place continues to be able to empower future children in the same way.

BOT Role, Committee Membership And/Or Expertise: I currently serve as a Member-at-Large and am the chair of the high school committee.
 

Day Job: Dentist
 

Education: University of Florida, BA Psychology; University of Pennsylvania, DMD; University of Pennsylvania, MS Ed 

What I Love About Butler Montessori: “Butler encourages children's natural curiousity to learn, to explore and to challenge themselves. Unlike traditional education that makes school a chore to be endured thru at least high school, Butler is a place where children don't look like they're going to off to school every morning; between the 22 acres of  nature that is their campus, the horses in the barn, cats roaming the classrooms, the administration's invitation to bring snow sleds to school on winter mornings and incredible teachers (appropriately called guides because they are guiding the children through planes of development), the children look (and act) like they're going off to summer camp or a winter snow sledding vacation every day. Being able to see both my children absolutely thrilled to go to school every morning for 11 years was an indescribable joy that I want other parents to be able to experience for generations to come."