Our Board of Directors
Piedmont Forest School is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who help steward the long-term health, mission and vision of our organization. Our board brings together experience in early childhood development, social work, mental health, nonprofit leadership, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, education, finance, fundraising, community engagement and forest school practice. Together, they provide thoughtful oversight, strategic guidance and accountability so that PFS can continue growing with care, intention and integrity. Our board’s collective expertise helps ensure that the big-picture decisions behind PFS are rooted in child development, inclusion, fiscal responsibility, community care and a deep respect for nature-based learning.
Email: bod@piedmontforestschool.org
- Sheri Grace, PhD
- Elizabeth De Hostos-McLaughlin, LCSW
- Gabrielle LaMountain, MPA
- Tausha Simmons
- Kasey Rice, BSW
- Romina Kramer, OTR/L
- MeKayla Smith
- Bob King, PhD
- Acacia Real Arapian, Child Development, M.S.
- Taylor Motsinger, MS, CCC-SLP
Our Administration & Support Staff
Our administrative team supports the daily operations, family communication, enrollment, finances, programming and behind-the-scenes systems that help Piedmont Forest School run smoothly. This team includes our founder and director, board and program leadership, enrollment and billing support, occupational therapy support, speech-language support and other specialists who help strengthen the care we offer our students, families and Learning Partners. Their work helps create the foundation for a safe, responsive and well-supported forest school community.
Kasey
Chair of Board
Gabrielle
Treasurer of Board
Romina
Occupational Therapist
Taylor
Speech-Language Pathologist
Acacia
Child Development, M.S.
Tausha
Enrollment and Billing Coordinator
Our Learning Partners
Our Learning Partners are the steady, caring guides who walk alongside children each day in the forest. Each brings their own background, training and experience to PFS, with all Learning Partners trained in CPR and First Aid, child abuse and neglect reporting trainings, and forest school training through Cedarsong Way and/or the Forest School Teacher Institute. We also have in-house training once per month led by members of our Support Team to continue our Learning Partners’ professional development. Together, they help create a safe, curious and child-led environment where students can explore, connect and grow.
Kristina
Learning Partner
Whitney
Learning Partner
Marla
Learning Partner
Elaina
Learning Partner
Megan
Learning Partner
Amanda
Learning Partner
Melissa
Learning Partner
Patty
Learning Partner
Veronica
Learning Partner
Jazmin
Learning Partner