Katie is a proud MCCPS parent and  joined the MCCPS Board in 2022 after observing her child thrive at the school.  A lawyer by trade, Katie spent over a decade in federal service, regulating and overseeing Medicaid programs throughout New England and the greater Southeast United States. Katie lives in Swampscott with her family and is active in local vocal ensembles.

Lindsay is a parent of a MCCPS 6th grader who walks to school in Marblehead.  She is a career middle school teacher in both public and private settings, and has long been passionate about charter schools and progressive public education. Outside of the classroom, she was the director of college success at College Track and The Harlem Children’s Zone serving intentionally under-resourced students and their families.   She is deeply passionate about and committed to bolstering diversity, equity and inclusion programs in all of our schools.  She holds a BA in Civil Rights from Brown University, a Masters in Education from Tufts and did her teacher training program at Shady Hill School in Cambridge.  She is also on the executive board of the Marblehead Racial Justice team leading youth engagement.    She loves being outside, listening to live music and hanging with her 3 daughters (and their dad) as they prepare to save the planet.

Ian is a biomedical research scientist. He has a Ph.D in molecular and cellular biology and has over 25 years academic and industrial biomedical research experience. He has worked in the UK, Bay Area and Cambridge, MA. Most recently Ian has worked with Human Resources and the Office of the President at the Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research to develop strategies to support and develop its innovation and global talent pipeline. Ian has a long standing interest in strengthening science and engineering curricula in schools, in particular around encouraging greater gender and diversity representation in biology and chemistry.  He is the parent of two MCCPS alumni students and has been a Marblehead resident for 18 years.

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Ellen recently retired after 50 years of teaching. She has a BA in Anthropology from Brandeis University and an MEd in Science from Boston University. During her career she taught math, science, art, and was an assistant principal. The last 10 years of her career was spent happily at MCCPS as the 8th grade math and science teacher. Her pride in this gem of a school continues to motivate her to volunteer. She has lived with her husband Larry in Marblehead for over 30 years. Her passions include her family, calligraphy and illumination, needle crafts, and cooking. She also volunteers at her synagogue by managing their cemetery, baking for events, and teaching cooking classes. 

Carol is a long-time member of MCCPS community and is currently a Reading Specialist.

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Kim Nothnagel comes to the MCCPS Board as a parent of 2 Charter students, PTO member, and enthusiastic supporter of and participant in the community service learning program.  In her professional life, she stays busy trying to save the world, one volunteer at a time at SPUR, a local non-profit.  She holds a BA from the Johns Hopkins University.  Kim is committed to ensuring that Charter remains a place that cultivates not just great students, but great humans.

Chris is the parent of three MCCPS 5th graders and commutes with his family from Peabody. For the past fifteen years, he has worked in the EdTech space as a program manager and team leader, helping authors and publishers deliver textbooks and courseware through ereaders, print, and LMS integrations for both HigherEd and K–12 programs.  Chris holds a BA in Media Arts from Emerson College and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He enjoys nothing more than an evening of music, board games, and charcuterie with his wife and five daughters.

Polly is a proud parent of two MCCPS students. Polly joined the Board of Trustees after coming to fully appreciate the positive impact that the MCCPS philosophy and its project-based learning had on her children. Professionally, Polly is a practicing attorney focused primarily on representing children and families in the Juvenile and Probate and Family Courts. Having also previously served various roles in local government bodies and boards of non-profit organizations, Polly seeks to use her skillset to give back to MCCPS and its wonderful community of teachers, students and families.

Rachel March previously taught at MCCPS for 4 years as a 4th grade inclusion teacher. She recently had to transfer due to her location, but continues to teach as a Special Education Inclusion teacher. She holds a BSE in Elementary Education, a BA in Geological Sciences, and an MEd. in Special Education for Moderate to Mild Disabilities. She is passionate about the inclusion of students with disabilities and varied linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Rachel currently lives in Boston with her fiance. 

Karen is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in special education. She has taught in a variety of settings, including spending four years as an inclusion specialist at MCCPS. Karen holds a Master’s degree in Moderate Special Needs from Lesley University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Merrimack College. Passionate about fostering inclusive educational environments, Karen is committed to enhancing the learning experience for all learners. After retiring, Karen spends her time volunteering in the community. She volunteers with the MSPCA at the Northeast Animal Shelter, supporting animal care and adoption efforts. She also assists with her family’s charitable trust, which focuses on addressing community needs throughout the Merrimack Valley.

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