Board of Directors
The Children's Tree Montessori School
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Nicole Atwood
Board Development
Strategic Planning
Fundraising
Nicole Atwood is the Interim Director of Operations at CTMS. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Charter Oak College.
Brigitta Jansen
Fundraising
Community Networking
A German native, Brigitta Jansen, MS, CN, practices functional medicine nutrition in Connecticut.
Yzage Baigts Zepeda
Program Development
Evaluation
Professional Experience
Volunteer Management
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
Board Development
Strategic Planning
Program Development
Fundraising (Grant Seeking)
Professional Experience
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
Board Member
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.
