Board Directory
All current parents are members of the Miquon Corporation and therefore, are invited and encouraged to attend monthly board meetings. These meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Often there are opportunities for parents to get involved with board committee work as well. If you have questions about the board or would like to get in touch with a board member, please contact Director of Development Hervé Thomas at hervet@miquon.org.
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Chair, Mission and Accreditation Committee
Stemming from my own love of nature and the outdoors which has guided my career in conservation, Miquon was a natural fit for our daughter, Stella. My wife and I love the teachers, staff, and the community, so we both serve the school. I joined the board in 2021 and my wife, Georgia, is the…READ MORE »
Andy Mancall '69
Member
It is hard to overstate the importance of The Miquon School to me and my family. Growing up in Miquon – we lived just up the street at the top of the hill – I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend my days exploring the woods and creek for creatures big and…READ MORE »
Cassandra Fiore
Board Member; Nursery Teacher
After living and teaching in Chicago and France, I first made my way to this little haven in the woods that is Miquon in 2016. One thing I love about working in the Nursery is the challenge of an emergent curriculum, an approach that begins with the child’s interests–even if they diverge from my own…READ MORE »
Claire Laver '95
Member
I have felt at home at Miquon since I started here as a student in the Nursery class, dressed in two-tone Umbro shorts and baggy t-shirts. My attire has changed over the years, but my love for Miquon has held strong. Miquon instilled in me a love of learning and appreciation for being in and…READ MORE »
Elizabeth Nathanson '91
Member
I credit Miquon with instilling in me an abiding love of learning that has followed me ever since I joined the Miquon community first as a student, then an alum and now as a parent of a fourth grader. I am grateful to the teachers at Miquon and the larger school community for fostering in…READ MORE »
Frances Sayers
Secretary; Chair, Personnel Committee; Co-Chair, Nominations Committee
Never did I anticipate learning so much from a school I did not attend! We came to Miquon looking for a school that would provide a strong education for our child, foster his growing sense of independence, and cultivate his love of learning. We wanted a place where he would be known. We found all…READ MORE »
Geetha Holdsworth
Head of School
I remember the first time I heard of The Miquon School. I was a third and fourth grade teacher at a Progressive school in the Hudson Valley, NY. As I planned my classes, I found materials initially developed at Miquon, and I felt a deep sense of camaraderie with the school for how it encouraged…READ MORE »
Jeff Zemsky
Getting to know Miquon as a school and a community has been rejuvenating for me. Twenty years in Pennsylvania independent schools as an administrator, parent, teacher, and volunteer have taught me above all else to trust in progressive education. I'm delighted to be an at-large member at Miquon because I believe Philadelphia needs—and deserves—a school…READ MORE »
Keith Goldschmidt
Since the first moment our family visited the Miquon campus, we felt at home with both the school and the surrounding community. Our entire family loves Miquon and we feel lucky to have this wonderful community added to our lives. At Miquon, it feels so personal because most everybody volunteers their time, skills, and effort…READ MORE »
Keshia Mahan
Co-Chair, Nominations Committee
When I first set foot on the Miquon campus, I knew it was the school I wanted my children to attend. The philosophy of the school and the values they hold align so closely with my own. I wanted a place where my daughter could find her voice, be a child, love learning, and cultivate…READ MORE »
Lee-Ann Chae
Member
It’s amazing to me how quickly my family fell in love with Miquon. Everyday, and everywhere on its beautiful campus, my son has the chance to wonder at the natural world, as Miquon fosters his joy for learning, as well as his sense of justice. He continues to develop as an independent and confident thinker,…READ MORE »
Lena Moss Glaser ’94
As the parent of a Pre-K student in a progressive, independent school in our community in New Jersey, I grow more grateful for my Miquon experience every year. All kids deserve a learning environment where they are respected and treated as whole individuals; I believe it has made an enormous difference in my ability to…READ MORE »
Mamta Shah
Chair, Equity, Culture, and Community Committee
Greetings! My name is Mamta Shah and I am elated to join the Miquon Board of Directors. I am a learning scientist at a health and analytics company, and I teach undergraduate and graduate students in schools of education. Over the last 20 years, I have carved a unique professional identity at the intersection of…READ MORE »
Mark Palacio
Board Member; 3rd/4th Grade Teacher
What do I enjoy most about being at Miquon? Right off the bat, three things come to mind. I really like the musical scene here on campus, my Miquon colleagues are top notch, and the campus is beautiful year round. I also love teaching at the same school my child attended. Before starting at Miquon…READ MORE »
Mike Byun
Member
I was born in South Korea and spent my early formative years on the island of Guam before moving stateside for college. I benefited from having access to various landscapes in my youth- whether navigating dense jungles in the sweltering island heat or exploring lively street markets in Seoul- I had the space to explore…READ MORE »
Sasha Brown
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee
When my niece started hugging trees at age 2, we knew we had to find a place that accepted her unique passions. Miquon has been that and so much more! She has such a great sense of self and I attribute this to our community at Miquon! I'm excited to share my unique experiences with…READ MORE »
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