Meet the Board
Our School is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors who volunteer their time, experience, and leadership to support the mission and long-term vision of the school. Board members work closely with the school leadership team to help ensure that our programs, policies, and resources continue to serve the needs of our children, families, teachers, and community.
The Board provides oversight in areas such as planning, finance, policy, fundraising, and community engagement. Their role is to help strengthen the school while preserving the warm, nurturing, and child-centered environment that makes Our School such a special place.
We are grateful for the commitment and care our board members bring to Our School and for their continued support of our students, staff, and families.
Leanne Hyatt
Leanne Hyatt serves as President of the Board of Directors for OUR School Early Education Center. She has been a member of the Board since June 2025 and brings a strong passion for early childhood education and nonprofit sustainability to her role.
Leanne is a parent of a current preschool student who has been part of the OUR School community since starting in the infant room at just three months old. Her personal experience as a long-time OUR School family deeply informs her commitment to supporting the school’s mission and community.
Professionally, Leanne works as an engineering consultant, where she specializes in strategic planning and problem-solving. In her role with OUR School, she partners closely with school leadership to strengthen capital project planning, enhance financial strategies, support grant writing efforts, and assist with a variety of operational initiatives.
Leanne deeply values the dedication of the OUR School staff and is committed to supporting their work in providing a loving, nurturing environment where children can grow, thrive, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Christina Pearson
Christina Pearson, Treasurer, serves on the OUR School Board bringing a deep commitment to the long-term success of the school and a background in engineering and problem solving. In her professional work as an engineer, Christina applies analytical thinking, financial rigor, and problem-solving skills that directly support her role as Treasurer and steward of the school’s resources.
Christina is also a dedicated OUR School parent to two daughters at OUR School giving her a meaningful, firsthand perspective on the impact of high-quality early childhood education. In addition to her work with OUR School, Christina serves on the City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation Committee, reflecting her broader commitment to community involvement and public service. She is passionate about ensuring OUR School remains financially strong, accessible, and sustainable for current and future families.
Luci Martinez
Luci is a dedicated member of the Board of Directors at OUR School Early Education Center and has proudly served on the board since 2022. As a parent of two children—one alumnus and one currently in the toddler room—she is deeply invested in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of the OUR School community.
Professionally, she works in the cardiac catheterization lab at Valley View Hospital and brings extensive experience from her background as a public health nurse. In that role, she supervised nursing teams and provided home visits to pregnant women and children from birth to two years old, giving her a strong foundation in early childhood health and family support.
In addition to her board service, she also serves as the nurse consultant for OUR School, partnering with school leadership to help ensure a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all children and staff.
She is committed to the School’s mission of fostering a nurturing and inclusive space where children and families can thrive and is honored to support the important work of OUR School.
Ed VanDeventer
Ed VanDeventer is a member of the Board of Directors for OUR School Early Education Center. Originally from Michigan, Ed has called Colorado home for the past 24 years and brings a strong connection to the local community.
Ed works in the construction industry and began his career managing commercial construction projects in Denver. He currently helps manage a construction company based in Aspen that specializes in building and servicing homes, contributing practical experience in project management, operations, and the built environment.
Outside of work, Ed values spending time with his family and friends and enjoying Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle. He believes strongly in improving people’s material conditions so they have fewer unmet needs and greater opportunity to thrive—values that closely align with the mission of OUR School and its commitment to supporting children and families.
My name is Ed VanDeventer. I’m originally from Michigan and have lived in Colorado for the past 24 years. I work in the construction industry and began my career managing commercial projects in Denver. I now help manage a construction company that builds and services homes in Aspen. Outside of work, I’m most passionate about spending time with my family and friends and enjoying the outdoors. I believe it’s essential that we continue working to improve people’s material conditions so they have fewer unmet needs and greater opportunity to enjoy these same pursuits.
Tara Harman
Tara Harman is a member of the Board of Directors for OUR School Early Education Center and has proudly called Glenwood Springs home for the past 17 years. She brings a strong commitment to community engagement and collaboration to her role on the board.
Professionally, Tara works with the Glenwood Springs Chamber, where she helps plan business programs and community events. Her work includes leading the planning and execution of the Annual Strawberry Days Festival, giving her extensive experience in event coordination, partnership-building, and community outreach.
Tara is actively involved in the community, serving on local boards and volunteering with organizations such as Junior Achievement and Raising a Reader. She enjoys building meaningful connections and supporting others in ways that strengthen families and the broader community.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Jon, and their daughter, Piper. She also loves cooking new recipes and settling in with a good book.