Board of Directors

James Higgins is the CEO of Skyline Financial Credit Union. He holds a master's degree in business and has served on the board of many organizations.

A German native, Brigitta Jansen, MS, CN, practices functional medicine nutrition in Connecticut.

Yza Baigts is a Mexican native. She holds a masters degree in Pediatric Dentistry and completed her Associates Degree Early Childhood Education with Honors.

Kristin Rand is the Chief Compliance Office and Head of Risk at Resilience. She earned a Law Degree from Quinnipiac University School and holds a BA in Diagnostic Genetic Sciences.

Pamela Gozzi

Board Development

Strategic Planning

Program Development

Pamela Gozzi has worked at CTMS since 2005 as an Assistant Teacher. She holds an Advanced Assistant Primary Teacher training certificate from the Center for Montessori Education.

Marci Martindale is the Head of School and founder of CTMS. She holds accreditations in AMS, AMI, NMI, CMTE, MACTE, National Network of Montessori Advocacy.

Judy Chappell

Board Member

Judy Chappell resides in North Carolina with her husband Bruce. Before retiring Judy worked as the bookkeeper for The Children’s Tree for 18 years. She has a business degree with a focus on accounting and was a licensed medical massage therapist. She enjoys camping, boating, gardening and reading in her spare time.

Dan DeCristoforo

Board Member

Dan brings innovative strategies to receivables management. Founder & President of Laurel Wreath Acquisitions, he helps creditors find creative solutions.