Rick Rood has worked in the field of Education for more than 40 years, guiding children and youth as a classroom teacher and Out-of-School-Time director. With degrees in Education and Afterschool Care, Rick is a trainer of education professionals. Participants have described his workshops as “fascinating” and “life-changing.” Rick is the author of “Games Teachers Play Before the Bell Rings” and is a Certified High Performance Coach TM working privately and in groups with educators, helping them achieve higher levels of performance in their work and personal lives. Rick currently serves youth as the outreach and professional development coordinator for The Choose Love Movement, a non-profit organization that focuses on creating a kinder, more compassionate world through no-cost Character and Social-Emotional (CSED) curriculum.

Karen Smith - Member | misskj1997@gmail.com
Karen is a long standing member of the community in Early Childhood Education. A fierce leader amongst her peers, she also is a church leader in our community. Karen has dedicated her life to facilitating outcomes and barriers to those that cross her path. She has two students, founding members of our basketball team, that attend Sena High.