Heather Alschuler, Co-President
Hello Sherwood Families! My name is Heather Alschuler. I have three daughters who are all at Sherwood, they are in 1st, 2nd and 5th grade. I am also a substitute teacher who has the pleasure of teaching at Sherwood a few days per week. My husband, Kevin and I moved to Edmonds ten years ago and absolutely love calling our gorgeous town home. When we are not coaching or shuttling our kids to various activities, you can find us hiking in the mountains, traveling to visit family, and staying connected to our community in various ways. I love the strong community here at Sherwood and look forward to meeting you and your family as we navigate this special time in our children’s lives together. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at heather@sherwoodpso.com
Katie Dire, Co-President
Hi, I’m Katie! I have 3 daughters currently attending Sherwood this year in 6th, 5th, and 2nd grade. I have been living in Edmonds for over ten years and love this community. I work part time as a teacher in the Everett school district and try to devote my days off to helping out at Sherwood. I also love reading, yoga, and baking! You can reach me at katie@sherwoodpso.com.
Colleen Byrum, Secretary
This is my second year on the PSO board and I’m excited to serve again as Secretary. My daughter, Elliette, is in fourth grade and I also have a three-year-old daughter, June. My desire to serve on the PSO board stems from working full-time but still wanting to be involved at Sherwood. I found out in my first year as Secretary that it is definitely do-able and I encourage any parent to join as a board member or a volunteer – we’ll find the right fit for you! I’m usually up at 4am to do my job as a radio news anchor, so please excuse any yawns. You’re not boring – I’m just tired. My husband, Kris, is a software developer for HighSpot in Seattle. Kris and I grew up in Marysville, and chose Edmonds as home after having lunch together on Main Street years ago. We felt it was a great place to raise our family because of the tight-knit community feel. I think it is one of the best decisions we’ve made. Please reach out at colleen@sherwoodpso.com.
Jennifer Fritz, Co-Treasurer
Hello! After hearing so many wonderful things about Sherwood, I have long been eager to join the PSO and participate in this incredible community. I am in awe of the talented individuals in this group and their tremendous dedication and support for this school. My daughter, Madelyn, is now a 2nd grader, and we are just beginning to experience all the wonderfulness of Sherwood. We moved from Seattle a few years ago, where I still work part-time as the financial manager and administrator of a small construction consulting company. I studied architecture at UW, and my husband Nate is an architect, so design and construction are passions of ours. We also love exploring all the amazing beaches, parks, and eateries throughout Edmonds, and we look forward to meeting more awesome Sherwood families! jennifer@sherwoodpso.com
Kevin Solberg, Co-Treasurer
I have a son in fourth grade and a first grader at Maplewood. My wife served on the PSO for several years before me. I’m eager to be a part of the PSO and excited to get more involved with the wonderful Sherwood community. I happen to love spreadsheets – the treasurer role should be a good fit. I think my wife is most excited I have something other than the family budget to obsess over.
Michelle Becker, Co-VP of Fundraising
Hello Sherwood Community, my name is Michelle Becker, and this is my first year on the PSO Board. I have two kids at Sherwood, Parker (sixth grade) and Ella (fourth grade). I have always been interested in joining the board but thought with working full time it wouldn’t be possible. After learning that many board members are in this same position, I felt encouraged that I could do it too! I’m excited to start my first year as the Co-VP of fundraising. I also serve on the board for the Foundation for Edmonds School District. My husband and I were both born and raised in Edmonds and love being able to raise our children in this wonderful community as well. michelle@sherwoodpso.com
Brittany Yang, Co-VP of Fundraising
Hi! My name is Brittany Yang. I’m a stay at home mama to two wonderful boys. Kieran will be in Second grade and Kai will be in Kindergarten. Prior to staying home with them, I taught Kindergarten for eight wonderful years, as well as teaching a year of both First and Second grade. My family loves to be outside exploring the beautiful PNW, spending time with our family and friends, and traveling. This will be my second year serving on the PSO board and I’m looking forward to building a stronger connection to the Sherwood community in the role of Co VP of Fundraising. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like more information about volunteering at Sherwood! Brittany@sherwoodpso.com
Carrie Mackerer, Co-VP of Enrichment
I am originally from Illinois and spent many years in Maine, Boston, and Washington, DC. We relocated to the Edmonds area in 2016 when my husband, Jay, took a different role in his company. We love exploring the PNW, participating in all sorts of kid activities and sports, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. I also work part time in human resources and have experience in marketing and project management. If you have ideas for enrichment or grant opportunities to support Sherwood, please don’t hesitate to reach out. carriem@sherwoodpso.com
Katherine Kidwell, VP of Volunteers
Jessica Eickhoff, Co-VP of Communications
Hi! I’m Jessica Eickhoff. This is my fourth year as a board member for the PSO, but this is my sixth year as a volunteer at Sherwood. I have two children, Adelyn who is in sixth grade and Eli who is in fourth. I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist (I love my job!) and I work part time in an outpatient clinic. When I’m not volunteering or working, you’ll usually find me running or cycling; I always have a race on the horizon. My husband Ben, our two kids, our dog Ruby, and I love exploring the outdoors, playing board games, and spending time with our friends and family. We are grateful to be part of the wonderful Sherwood community. jessicae@sherwoodpso.com
Deanne Odell, Co-VP of Communications
Hello! I’m Deanne Odell and this is my third year as a board member for the PSO! I have three kids, my son Declan is in third grade, my daughter Finley is in first, and I also have a one year old! My husband and I recently moved to Edmonds and have really enjoyed the small-town feel, access to beaches and living near Hickman Park! In our free time we love spending time on the Olympic Peninsula and in La Conner where the grandparents live and the kids can explore, hike and enjoy the many things the PNW has to offer!
If you have any ideas, questions or concerns on how we can best support the Sherwood community, please reach out! deanne@sherwoodpso.com.
Michelle Maiello, Co-VP of Hospitality
Hello Sherwood Family. My name is Michelle and this is my first year being in the hospitality role. I’m excited to be a part of such an amazing group that brings our Sherwood community together. I have a 6th grader and a 3rd grader this year. We’ve been in Edmonds for the past 10 years. I own my a cleaning business in our beautiful town and have thoroughly enjoyed working with a lot of families here. My passions are music (listening/ writing) , animals and adventures with my family. Cheers to a great year. If you have questions or input to make our events fun and inclusive you can reach me at michellem@sherwoodpso.com.
Katie Kahumoku, Co-VP of Hospitality
Hi! I’m Katie, a Sherwood mom with 3 kiddos, plus one bonus adult son, a local business owner, wife and dog mama of three crazy pooches! I was raised in Hawaii, moved to Seattle in 1996 and have been a local resident for the last 20 years. I’m excited to have the opportunity to serve on the PSO with such an amazing team this year!
Lauren Wagner, VP of Family & Community Affairs
Hello Sherwood Families!! My name is Lauren Wagner and this is my first year on the PSO board! I am so thrilled to be a part of this community! I have two boys here at Sherwood, one is in 5th grade and the other is in 1st grade. We moved to Edmonds over 7 years ago. You will see me around campus as I sub as an IS para and teacher. Teaching and improving the lives of children are my passion. My family and I love to hike, explore parks and playgrounds, play with our dogs, be with our friends and enjoy all that the PNW has to offer. My husband and I love to travel internationally when we get the chance! If you have any ideas on how we can support our families and community please feel free to reach out, or even just to say hello! lauren@sherwoodpso.com.
Ciara Leckie, DEI Liason
Hi! I’m Ciara Leckie and my daughters Amara and Nadia are in 6th and 4th grade. I got involved with the PSO so I can be involved with the school even though I’m unable to volunteer during the school day. I am an elementary school teacher and it’s fun to be part of different schools! I’ve enjoyed working with our community and have met some wonderful families while volunteering. I am also part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team and would love to engage with more families and welcome you to join. ciara@sherwoodpso.com
Erika Will, Green Team Liason
Hi, I’m Erika Will. I have two daughters at Sherwood, Breya who is in 4th grade, and Emma who is in 1st grade.
This is my first year as a board member on the PSO, and third year volunteering at Sherwood, heading up the Sherwood Garden care, and Grounds Clean Up Days. I love being a part of this tight-knit community and getting a chance to work with other passionate parents and staff to bring some pretty amazing dreams into reality (most recently – the new mural)!
This year I’m forming a “Green Team” to help with the tending of the garden, the planning of the Grounds Clean Ups and the creation of some “greener” practices at school. If you’ve got an interest, or skill, in this area, please come join me!
When I don’t have my hands in the dirt (which is often) you can find me walking, boating, beach combing, spending time with friends and family, or with my nose in a good book.
Alise Rueckert, Auditor
Hi, I am Alise Rueckert and I grew up in Edmonds, WA and in fact attended Sherwood and Madrona a long time ago. My husband, Jason and I moved back in 2016 and are excited to have our son Cousteau at Sherwood. He is in 3rd grade, his little brother Kepler is loving kindergarten this year (and so are mom and dad). I am looking forward to getting more involved at Sherwood with my third year on the PSO, second year as Auditor. alise@sherwoodpso.com