Who We Are
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Laurie Ulmer | Executive Director
Laurie has lived in the valley for 18 years with her husband and two sons, Alex and Nic. She is a private tutor and an avid outdoor enthusiast. She loves skiing, hiking, horseback riding, playing ice hockey and traveling. Oh yes, and learning new things. |
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Melissa Quigley I President
Valley resident for nearly 6 years; former occupational therapist, current substitute teacher and volunteer. I enjoy walking my dog, Nordic skiing, bike rides, time spent outside, and photography. Currently working on improving my basket weaving and knitting skills. |
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Hilary Kaltenbach | Vice President
An educator for over twenty years, Hilary Kaltenbach currently works as the Program Coordinator for The Bush School’s campus in Mazama. She is excited to continue supporting best practices and innovation through PSFA. Hilary lives in Winthrop with her husband, two kids, and a growing number of animals. |
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Joe Talbert | Secretary
Joe has been a Methow Valley resident from 1994 to 2000 and 2014 to present. Joe is a father, engineer, educator, EMT and a Methow Trails groomer. He loves biking, climbing and skiing in the Methow. |
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Lindsay Evans
Lindsay and her husband Luke have lived in the Methow Valley since 2001. After nearly a decade as a toddler teacher at Little Star Montessori she founded Lake Chelan Artisan Bakery and later purchased East 20 Pizza from her brother. Raised in a family of public school educators, the existence of enriching public school opportunities has always been dear to her heart. Her children, Amelia and Gunnar, attend Liberty Bell schools. |
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Megan Jepson
Megan moved to the Methow Valley in 2019 with her husband and two children. She owns Montessori 123, a Montessori language materials company. She hopes to share her love of connection and community to create opportunities for all MVSD students and families. She loves playing hockey, skiing, biking and farming with her family. |
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Steve Dixon
Steve has lived in the valley for 42 years. He is a retired 6th grade teacher, enjoys reading, gardening, farming, children of all ages and an occasional beer while watching football. |
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Susan Prichard
Susan is a fire ecologist with the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and has lived in the Methow Valley since 2004 with her wife and two kids, age 15 and 17, who attend Liberty Bell High School. |
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Tim Odell
Tim has lived in the Valley for 27 years. He enjoys fishing, hiking and biking all around the Methow. Tim has 3 children and 2 are presently at Liberty Bell. |
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Bob Winters
Bob is a recently retired educator who finished his career here at Methow Valley Elementary. As a board member, he hopes to add his experiences in public education to the collective expertise of this organization for the lasting benefit of students and their families here in the Methow. |
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Ayeanna Ruprecht
Ayeanna is a student board member, in her junior year at Liberty Bell High School. She loves to partake in many forms of the arts including music, and painting of many kinds, and has been a resident of Twisp for 6 years and counting. |
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Anja Sorensen
Born in Brewster WA, Anja has been a Twisp resident for 17 years. She enjoys being outside with her dog, creating art and swimming during the summer. She is attending her first year at the ILC and is excited to get involved in the community. |
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Kellen Miles
Kellen has lived in the Methow Valley for most of his life. He is interested in outdoor activities such as downhill skiing and mountain biking. He is also interested in playing guitar and is a music enthusiast. He is currently a sophomore at Liberty Bell High School. |
