Our Board
2023-2024
Our Executive Board, consisting of parent volunteers, is elected by the school’s membership and is responsible for administering and maintaining the school in cooperation with the Director and Assistant Director.
The board is responsible for carrying out the school’s finances, conducting student registration, overseeing maintenance of the building and coordination of the general membership meetings.
The Executive Board acts as a voice for the parent membership.
Hayley Politis
Chair
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Meteorology from Lyndon State College, Vermont.
Children: Eleni, Callista, and Thalia.
3 words the children would use to describe her: Loving, caring, and busy.
Favorite children’s book: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett.
Favorite color: Blue.
Favorite activity at Windham Co-op: Watching the children’s performances. It is wonderful to see them all enjoying themselves and presenting what they’ve learned.
Why you love volunteering at Windham Co-op: We’re lucky that we get to experience a little part of our children’s early education. Volunteering in the classroom allows us parents the ability to watch our children grow and change while gaining lasting friendships. The Co-op is a community and it’s very fulfilling to be a part of it!
Lauren Riedel
Vice Chairperson
Education: Bachelor of Health & Science Studies, Master of the Arts in Teaching Elementary Education from Quinnipiac University
Children: Amy (WCK ’22) and Lucy (WCK ’24)
3 words the kids use to describe you: Purple, nice, silly
Favorite children’s story: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T Higgins and Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite activity at Windham Co-op: I love coming into the classroom for co-oping! It’s wonderful to see all the things the children do in their day and to watch our amazing staff in action.
Why you love volunteering at Windham Co-op: WCK has been such an incredible experience for my kids and they learn and grow so much here. We have a remarkable, caring, and supportive community that I am honored to be a part of. I love being able to volunteer my time to give back and to help WCK be the best place it can be.
Bethany Ladd
Public Relations
Education: Masters in elementary education
Children: Charlie, Evie, Weston
3 words the kids would use to describe you: Helpful, silly, creative
Favorite Children’s Story: Charlotte’s Web
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite activity at Windham Co-op: Helping in the classroom! I love being back in a classroom setting!
Why you love volunteering at Windham Co-op: It helps my kids feel like I’m more connected with their school world and it’s fun to see them at school!
Adam Loranger
Treasurer
Education: Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and International Business from the University of Denver
Children: Louis (will graduate in 2023) and Henry (will graduate in 2024)
3 words the children would use to describe him: according to my children: playful, friendly, old!
Favorite Children’s Story: Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk. There are a plethora of runners-up, though!
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Activity at Co-Op: Being in the classroom and then playing playground games before pick-up is a fantastic experience.
Why You Love Volunteering: Volunteering allows an opportunity to engage with the children, improve my understanding of the curriculum, strengthen my appreciation of the teachers, and feel more connected to the community.
Christine Hazlett
Secretary
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, from the University of New Hampshire.
Children: Calvin, Carson, and Camilla.
3 words the kids use to describe you: Lovey, fun, kisses.
Favorite children’s story: My mom’s ‘Let’s Go’ children’s book series!
Favorite color: Red
Favorite activity at Windham Co-op: I know my favorite will be coming into the classroom this year!
Why you love volunteering at Windham Co-op: I love feeling the sense of community that the Co-op provides. Meeting the children and families through volunteering that we will grow with over the coming decade is incredible!