Executive Board

Meet Our Executive Board

Emily joined the CPNS community over four years ago when her son was a student in the 3’s class. She has worked in early childhood education for twenty years in various roles, including classroom teacher and music and movement specialist. Emily also holds a master’s degree in theatre education. Her hobbies include hiking and singing tenor with a competitive amateur barbershop quartet.

I’m Amelia, a mom of two boys aged 2 and 5. My husband and I both grew up in Clifton Park and have always recognized “The Little Red Schoolhouse” as a community fixture. We are so thankful to be part of the CPNS community! Before having children, I was an elementary school French teacher and also worked for an IT consulting company. In my free time, I enjoy reading and running.

Chase is the proud father of Livie, who is nearly three and the light of his life. When he’s not advocating for the best interests of our school, he’s often seen with a controller in hand, skillfully piloting his photography drone to capture the beauty of our community from above. A tech enthusiast at heart, Chase enjoys experimenting with smart home technology, always looking for ways to make life more seamless and fun.

Cooperative preschools are run by the families enrolled. Being part of the board is just one of the ways in which families are involved in the education of their children. Being present in the classroom and being able to shape their earliest educational experiences is one of the greatest gifts. We are always looking for new board members who have a passion for community-led education and community building, and we would be happy to have you as part of our school. Board positions open often due to the short duration of preschool education, so if you’re interested in getting involved with our school, we’re always happy to welcome new board members!

I joined CPNS in 2018 when my son was in the 2’s class because I was looking for an opportunity for both of us to socialize more. What started as a small toddler playgroup turned into a mom and tot friend group that has grown as our kids aged out of CPNS and into elementary school.

I joined the board for CPNS because I believe that cooperative preschools are a valuable resource not only for children but for parents too. It’s a way to model community for our children as well as a beautiful way to walk along our little ones on their learning journey.