Education for life
Board of Trustees
Omni Montessori School is not-for-profit institution governed by a Board of Trustees which provides oversight for the school. The volunteer Board is responsible for ensuring that the mission of Omni is carried out, and it has fiduciary responsibility for the school. Trustees actively lead long-term and strategic planning efforts, and engage in fundraising and community-building initiatives.
The Board of Trustees employs the Head of School, who is responsible for executing the policies established by the Board, hiring faculty and staff, and managing the daily operations of the school.
Board members are nominated and elected annually for three-year terms.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees Officers
President — Nikki Eason
Vice President — Rick Tanner
Treasurer — Colleen Nicol
Secretary — Hannah Rankin
2025-2026 Board of Trustees Committee Chairs
Development – Ellen Olson
Inclusion and Diversity – Ruth Jaimes
Facilities – Rick Tanner
Finance and Investment – Colleen Nicol
Head Support and Evaluation Committee – Nikki Eason
Marketing and Communications – Ellie Brown
Trustees – Rick Tanner
2025-2026 Board of Trustees Members
Ellie Brown
Adam Carlson
Nikki Eason
Ruth Jaimes
Neil Kohler
Colleen Nicol
Ellen Olson
Matt Potter
Hannah Rankin
Rick Tanner
Holly Trotter
Administration Representative – Cindy Curry, Head of School
From the Board of Trustees
Dear Omni Community,
As we begin the New Year, we, your Board of Trustees, are excited to update you on the ongoing construction project. This project includes two major components: a new 3,500-square-foot All Day Montessori classroom with a patio and garden, and a 7,000-square-foot, two-story building for a second Upper Elementary classroom, flexible studio space, and administrative offices. We are on track for completion by September 2025, with phase one of erosion control already in progress.
While we recognize that construction can cause disruptions, we are committed to minimizing its impact on daily school activities. We are working closely with the Barringer Construction team to align construction with the school calendar and ensure the safety of students, staff, and the entire school community.
We also want to highlight the vital role of the Growth Campaign in funding this project. While a loan from First Citizens Bank and savings provide the foundation, your contributions make this project possible. Each donation, regardless of size, helps us create an environment that nurtures intellectual growth, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to sharing continued progress as we work together to build a brighter future for Omni.
Sincerely,
Omni's Board of Trustees