Dr. Carol Coram joined Sister Schools’ Board of Directors this summer, connecting to Sister Schools’ mission to teach compassion, service, and social responsibility to children and young adults. An active runner and triathlete, all of Dr. Carol’s races and triathlons were wiped off her schedule by the COVID-19 pandemic – the same was true for […]
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Board Corner: Interview with Sam Goodman
This summer, Sister Schools welcomed a new class of volunteers to the Board of Directors! Sam Goodman is always on the move, whether he’s scuba diving, playing basketball, swing dancing, or practicing yoga. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he’s also picked up long-distance running (he plans on running the Seattle Marathon this fall!), learned German, […]
Board Corner: Interview with Marina Choi
In June, Sister Schools welcomed a new class of volunteers to the Board of Directors! Marina Choi loves being outside, especially while backpacking, camping, or climbing. Since the pandemic started, she’s been spending lots of time at home, something her dog, Jessie, certainly doesn’t mind! In addition to joining the Board at Sister Schools, Marina […]
Farewell, for Now
Julia Leitman’s first experience with Sister Schools would go on to shape the rest of her life. From her penchant for travel to her desire to pay it forward, her participation in a supply drive has left its mark on the seventeen years since. After four years serving on our Board of Directors, Julia is […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Julia Leitman
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Julia’s history with Sister Schools goes back 15 years, when she first traveled to Uganda on a student distribution trip in 2005. Since then, she has grown up, graduated […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Liz Silva
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. Meet Liz: She’s a 7th grade science teacher at Canyon Park Middle School in Bothell. She’s also a Sister Schools Board member who is passionate about advancing literacy in […]
The Board Corner: Q&A with Melissa Pendleton
In our new series, “The Board Corner,” we are getting to know our Board of Directors and learning what drew them to serving with Sister Schools. When Melissa joined the Board seven years ago, she had no idea of the impact Sister Schools would have on her life. That’s why, between juggling her career and […]