Our TrusteesWashington Montessori School
New Preston, Connecticut

The Board of Trustees is charged with guiding and sustaining our school into the future. While the Head of School oversees daily management of the school – the curriculum, teachers, and student well-being – the board focuses on the bigger picture: 

  • Mission & Vision: Safeguarding our school’s mission and ensuring it continues to reflect the needs of our students and families
  • Strategic Planning: Setting long-term goals and priorities for the future of WMS
  • Financial Stewardship: Approving the budget, supporting fundraising, assessing risk, and ensuring the school remains in good financial standing
  • Leadership: Hiring, supporting, and evaluating the Head of School

It is the board’s job to make sure the school is fulfilling its mission for many years to come and has what it needs to do so.

2026-27 Board Members

Caroline Klein
Chair

Julia Kivitz (’97)
Vice Chair

YuJung Kim Chaplin
Treasurer

Cassie Murdoch
Secretary

Elizabeth Aviles

Briana Ball

Suzanne Day

Terri Durso

Sunday Fisher

Michael Hoffman

Tangi Kirkland

Kendra Lacroix

Kirsten Leon

Nick Merrill

Jonathan Moore

Kelly Opdyke

Fletcher Previn

Helen Shu

Candice Szu

Jamie Spannhake

Eric Weld

Kerry Dorton
Head of School

In Memoriam
Elvira Charles
Trustee Emeritus

Pat Werner
Trustee Emeritus