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​                 Who we are


Co-Founder, Erin Anderson
Erin is a veteran Grade 5 Science teacher at Charlton Middle School in Charlton, Massachusetts . She is certified in Elementary Education, STEM education and English Language Learners. Erin holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. As an educator, Erin's other positions include: Charlton Middle School Science Club Advisor, Dudley- Charlton Regional School District Science Curriculum Committee facilitator and  STEM summer camp facilitator.  She is the co-founder of Charlton Earth Fest, an annual Earth Day event in Charlton for over ten years, a member of Charlton Earth Day Committee and was named 2018 Charlton Citizen of the Year. Besides her dedication to educating local children and adults, she is a full time wife, mother, science enthusiast and supporter of all things local. 

Co-Founder, Wendy Kalwarczyk 
Wendy is a veteran grade 5 Math & Science teacher at Charlton Middle School in Charlton, Massachusetts. She is certified in Elementary Education, STEM education, and English Language Learners. Wendy obtained her Master's degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She holds positions such as Charlton Middle School Science Fair Club Advisor, member of the Dudley-Charlton District Science Curriculum Committee, Dudley-Charlton Regional School District STEM summer camp curriculum developer and camp facilitator. Besides working overtime in her educational positions, she is a full time wife, mother, community activist and supporter of all things local. 

Board of Directors


Krisanne Koebke
  • Co-Owner of Walnut Lane Farm in Dudley, Massachusetts
  • Member of the Dudley Agricultural Commission
  • ​​Wife, Mom, & part-time nurse
  • Fan of regenerative agriculture, functional nutrition, & local food

Maureen Morrissey 
  • Retired teacher in the Dudley-Charlton Regional School District 
  • World Traveler and adventurous foodie 
  • Passionate about buying and using farm fresh ingredients 
  • Farm Aid volunteer 

 Andrew McIntosh 
  • Co-Owner, Swampdog Farm
  • Member of the Celtic music ensemble, Fellswater
  • Camper, hiker, kayaker, all around naturalist
  • Passionate about supporting local and community 

Jane Toner

  • ​Holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and Masters of Art from Sacred Heart University
  • Managed and networked in the restaurant industry, wedding and event planner
  • Has spent over 20 years as an educator from pre-K to middle school levels
  • most proud of he role as a mother and wife
  • Passionate about yoga, clean eating, and nature connections ​

Advisory Board Members

Karen Ares 
  • Former Dudley- Charlton Regional School District Director of Science Technology Engineering and Math
  • Former science teacher of AP Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering at Auburn High School, and advisor to the Environmental Club 
  • Certified MA teacher, Science Director, Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent 
  • Executive Director, Blackstone Valley Education Hub of Massachusett

Brian Anderson
  • Sales Territory Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc
  • Organic gardening enthusiast, advocate of local farms and businesses

Robin Buchanan
  • Executive Director & Founder of Project Green Schools, a non- profit that develops education for future environmental leaders
  • Former educator and lifetime environmental activist

Michael Callahan
  • Special Counsel Corporate Lawyer at Foley & Lardner LLP, Boston
  • Member of the Private Equity & Venture Capital Practice

​Timothy Cormier
  • English teacher, Shepherd Hill Regional High School and High School Boys Soccer Coach
  • Co-owner, Green Light Baking in Dudley, Massachusetts
  • Enthusiast of organic gardening, sustainability, and natural living.​
 
  • Cynthia Rawson
    • Retired Art teacher, Dudley Charlton Regional School District
    • Private Art Instructor
    • Former adjunct professor, Worcester State University, French River Collaborative
    • Gardening enthusiast, avid reader, amateur photographer, and professional grandmother






























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