The Collaborative for Early Learning supports the development and expansion of early care and learning opportunities for families and children of Teton Valley that prepares children for a successful start in school and life.
TVCEL Board of Directors:
The Collaborative obtained non profit status in the Spring of 2024, and is recognized as a 501c3. Our dedicated Board of Directors helped guide the establishment of the non profit, as well as our oversees the work in our strategic plan to support providers, families and community engagement opportunities in Teton Valley.
Nan Pugh // Board Chair // Spark Foundation
August Christensen // Board Vice Chair // City of Driggs
Dargie Bowersock // Board Treasurer // Terrain Legal
Sarah Post-Holmberg // Board Secretary // Wildline Architecture
Michael Whitfield // Board Member // Teton County
Alex Gambal // Board Member // Author, Donator of the Gambal House
Amy Epp // Board Member // Aware and Mindful Youth
Staff:
Kristi Meston // Executive Director
The Advisory Committee:
The original work of the local collaborative was carried out by community leaders representing various local organizations, called the Teton Valley Collaborative for Early Learning Advisory Committee. They are:
Martin Balben // ID Association for the Education of Young Children
August Christensen // City of Driggs
Adriana Green // Building Blocks Early Learning Center LLC
Claire Shaw // Education Foundation of Teton Valley
Kristi Meston // Collaborative for Early Learning
Nan Pugh // The Spark Foundation
Bonnie Self // Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Kami Archibald // Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley
Jen Werlin // University of Idaho Extension, Teton County
Michael Whitfield // Teton County
Megan Christiansen // Teton School District #401
Contact Us
A better future is possible. Contact us to learn more about our mission and work, or to become involved yourself.
collaborative@tetoneducation.org
PO Box 803. Driggs, Idaho