DOREEN RICHMOND
Board Member
Hi, I'm Doreen and I've been here on the island for many years. I'm happy to be on the L.I. F. E. board because as an educator with over 25 years of experience, I believe in the power of learning and want to help extend those opportunities to all the students at Beach School. I was a past Special Education teacher with Bellingham School teacher and am currently working with Whatcom Community College in the Transitional Learning Department as an English teacher and with Western Washington University as a University Coordinator for Student Teachers. I love learning and I believe in education, and that's why I'm happy to be on the board. In my spare time, you can find me at home puttering in the garden, working on creative projects, out and about getting exercise, or gone traveling.
Board Member since 2021
Sarah ketchley
Board Member
I grew up in the UK, and spent several years living in Venezuela and Brazil as a child. I moved to the PNW in 2006 and have been a resident of Lummi Island since 2013, full-time since early 2020. I’ve had the opportunity to work with children and adults at all stages of their education, from early years through college. I’ve spent my career as a research and teaching faculty member at various academic institutions, specializing in ancient history and digital humanities. I also work for a company which specializes in developing library research resources including digital archives and databases. My involvement with the LIFE Board is prompted by my belief that every child deserves an education that is wide-ranging and global in its outlook. I believe in the importance of fostering curiosity, kindness and a sense of community in the classroom and beyond, and look forward to contributing to the continued success and stability of the Beach School.
Board Member since 2021
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Monika Baumgart
Board Member
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Board Member since 2021