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
Bill Sabine
- Co-Owner, The Rose Room Café in Webster, MA
- Proprietor, Andy’s Neighborhood Canteen, Webster, MA
- Studied Architecture with emphasis on form and graphic design
- Has 20 years experience in the hospitality industry
- Has 10+ years management experience
- Currently taking a permaculture design certification course
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