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 - President
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 - Vice President
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 - Secretary
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.
Andria Williams - Treasurer
Andria Williams (She/Her) is a 29-year seasoned HR Analyst, Master Educator, Instructional Designer, and learning management system administrator who is passionate about enhancing organizational performance through training and development initiatives. She holds an MBA from Franklin University and PSHRA-SCP certification.
Dawn Ramsey
Dawn Ramsey has served 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.
2025 Board Meeting Calendar:
January 11th @2pm
February 8th @2pm
March 8th @2pm
April 12th @2pm
May 17th @2pm
June 11th - Wednesday @6pm
July 9th - Wednesday @6pm
August 6th - Wednesday @6pm
September 6th @2pm
October 11th @2pm
November 8th @2pm
December 13th @2pm