Vicki Moore, President
vickim@living-classroom.org
Vicki Moore is the Founder of Living Classroom and has been working in the environmental education field for nearly two decades. As a parent of young children in the Los Altos School District, Vicki realized that a structured, educational program was needed to take advantage of all the learning opportunities that school gardens can provide.
Prior to starting Living Classroom, Vicki was the Policy Director for Greenbelt Alliance. Vicki was the Founder and first Director of the San Jose Beautiful Program, a community-based urban beautification program.
Vicki is a long-time community volunteer and has served many local school and educational organizations. Recently, she has been a consultant working on policy and legislation to further environmental literacy programs. Vicki also sits on the Santa Clara County Planning Commission.
Vicki received her B.A degree in Human Biology from Stanford University. Vicki lives in Los Altos with her son and dog, Kona, and keeps the memory of her husband (Scott Chan) and daughter (Kendra Chan) close to her heart.
Don Arnold, Secretary
dona@living-classroom.org
Don Arnold is a retired biologist with experience coordinating teams to achieve their best. Don has worked on local biological conservation issues for over three decades protecting native habitat and landscapes for future generations. He initiated the Santa Clara County Wildlife Corridor Technical Workgroup and continues to lead their efforts.
Now he is joining the effort to bring environmental literacy to every child. Don has a B.S in Natural Resources, University of Michigan and graduate studies in Marine Science at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San Jose State University.
As a parent of three, he served as PTA president at the parent participation Village School, in the Campbell Union School District (CUSD) and served on its Science Committee.
Pamela Devenney, Member
pamelad@living-classroom.org
Having taught English, been a news photographer, and produced TV commercials for Saatchi & Saatchi, Pamela has always enjoyed two passions: gardens and non-profits. For eight years she sat on the Board of Directors of the STAR Foundation in southeast Georgia. For all her life, she’s been an active gardener.
Four years ago Pamela moved from Georgia to Menlo Park with her husband, Don Peppers. They have four grown children and four grandchildren, and nearly all live in the Bay Area. Three years ago she heard about Living Classroom and immediately signed up to be a Docent. The combination of an exciting hands-on nature program coupled with an exacting lesson plan specifically designed to enhance the students’ classroom learning sold her, and she is delighted to bring her passion as a Docent to the Living Classroom Board of Directors.
Pamela earned her B.A. in literature from Manhattanville College and studied photography and film at The New School and the School of Visual Arts, both in New York City.
Mallory Matthews, Member
mallorym@living-classroom.org
Mallory Matthews worked as Program Director and Instructor for Living Classroom for 8 years. She has been integral to the cultivation of lesson plans and implementation throughout the organization's history. She has also worked as Planting Leader at the Friends of the Urban Forest, and currently works as Assistant Head of School for Guidepost Montessori in San Francisco.
Advisory Board
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Ronit Bryant
Former Mountain View City Council Laura Casas Foothill DeAnza Board of Trustees Kammy Lo Canopy Alrie Middlebrook President, California Native Garden Foundation |
Katrina Morkner
Educational consultant, Chef Susan Price-Jang Community Volunteer Carol Olson Executive Director, Mentor Tutor Connection Jan Pepper Los Altos City Council |
Serving on Living Classroom’s Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about having our children know about nature and our environment and where their food comes from through hands-on learning.
The Board is seeking new members with the vision and skills needed to address Living Classroom’s regional growth and long-term financial sustainability. Click here for information on the position and how you can apply.
The Board is seeking new members with the vision and skills needed to address Living Classroom’s regional growth and long-term financial sustainability. Click here for information on the position and how you can apply.