SPMS Board of Directors

You may email the board at boardchair@sprucepinemontessori.org.

Rachel Smith, Chair, Board Term 2024-2027

Rachel is originally from Philadelphia and has lived in the area since 2013. Rachel worked at Penland School of Craft for 7 years (part of that time in the local schools) and now works full time from home with HMP Global.

Courtney Dodd, Vice Chair, Board Term 2023-2026

Courtney is originally from Missouri and has lived in the area since 2005. She is a glassblower and works as the Programs Manager at Penland School of Craft. 

James Roeder, Secretary, Board Term 2025-2028

James Roeder spent seven years teaching at an independent school before becoming a full-time software engineer. He lives in Yancey County with his family.

Beth Jenkins, Board Term 2022-2025

Beth is a certified school counselor and 6-9 credentialed Montessori teacher who relocated to Mitchell County in 2021.  She divides her time between NC and FL, where she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. 

Sarah McDowell, Board Term 2022-2025

Sarah is an artist who grew up in California and lives in Yancey County with her family. Her 2 children graduated from SPMS.