Leading the Charge: 
Current Board Members 

Our dedicated Board of Directors are the keepers of our mission and vision. These trusted advisors volunteer their time, energy, and expertise to advance strategic goals that stay true to the heart and soul of our work. We are grateful for their passionate support.

We seek to reflect the diverse array of communities that exist all over the U.S. To this end, we have doubled-down on our efforts to reach teachers living or working in BIPOC communities and/or serving those with diverse abilities. We encourage prospective Board members who can faithfully represent these communities to consider joining the Board.

Interested in becoming a Board Member? Fill out the nomination form to get started.

Board Officers

Sue Penix, President
Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center at the Family Tree, Baltimore, MD

Katie Rooney, Secretary
Early Childhood Education Director, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, MD

Andrew Post, Treasurer
Owner and Founder, Playscapes by Post, Annapolis, MD

Board Members

Mike O'Neill
Director of Operations, First Tee Greater Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Chelsea McClure
Assistant Professor of STEM Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Amy Beam
Nature Educator and Thought Leader, Nature Forward, Chevy Chase, Maryland

Want to learn more about the roots of our association? Visit the Founding Members page to learn more.