About the Board

Chair

Lara’s professional background is in community development investigating and co-creating solutions to housing issues and she holds a Master’s degree in Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University. She currently works in the Deans’ Office at Trent University and serves on the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. Lara has been a parent at RTCS since 2021 and has two children who attend the school. She enjoys hikes in the wilderness, studying maps, nature crafts, and Sunday afternoon tea with her two daughters and husband.

Vice Chair

Angus joined the Board in the winter of 2022/2023. He’s been able to work on several issues, projects, and activities for RTCS on behalf of the Board. His daughter attended and benefited from RTCS for 4 years from kindergarten to grade 3.

Secretary

Alison is a mother of four, with three children currently attending RTCS. As Registered Psychotherapist, she is passionate about fostering meaningful connections and supporting mental well-being. Alison values the strong sense of community at RTCS and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute as both a parent and board member.

Treasurer

Andrew is a Registered Psychotherapist whose meandering career path has included yoga teacher/meditation guide, workplace wellness provider, freelance writer and editor, field ornithologist (bird biologist), project manager, and Provincial policy analyst. His son is in his 5th year at Rowan Tree, and Andrew joined the Board in January 2025 to support the wonderful opportunities for growth, learning, and nature connection the school provides for its students.

Mike is an executive leader and consultant with 20+ experience in the non-profit/charitable sector. He loves building great teams, fundraising, government relations, real estate, and capital projects. Mike started his career as a Real Estate Appraiser and has worked for the Sierra Club of Canada, Environment Canada, and Nature Conservancy of Canada. He was the Executive Director of Kawartha Land Trust for nine years and is the Executive Director of the Ontario Conservation Accelerator since 2024. He has a Bachelor of Business from Trent University and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University and is a Registered professional planner.

Mike has volunteered with Trent University, the Canadian Canoe Museum, as President of Sandy Point Road Association, and was Chair of Rowan Tree Board Jan 2023-Jan 2025. He is also on the Board of the Georgian Bay Geopark, Member of Communications and Governance Committee at Five Counties Children’s Center, and on the Board of a private software company. Mike lives in Peterborough with his wife Danielle and two boys, George and Charles.

Head of School
(non-voting member)

Sabrina is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Outdoor and Experiential Education program. She helped develop Rowan Tree Children’s School’s Nature Kindergarten and Grade School programs before becoming Head of School in 2023. She’s honored to help shape the school’s vision, ensuring experiential, nature connected, and Waldorf-inspired education remain at its heart.

Administration and Finance Coordinator
(non-voting member)

Elaine is passionate about her work at Rowan Tree and has a background in legal, bookkeeping, and entrepreneurship. Watching the children grow is a great enjoyment for her, as well as her granddaughter attending the Forest Fridays program.

The Board is seeking additional members to support the growth and prosperity of Rowan Tree Children’s School!

We’d happily take on more than one new Board member who’s willing to bring relevant talent and passion to the team!