Board of Trustees

The organization is widely respected in the community and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees known for their community mindedness and spirit of generosity.

• KEITH HARRELL

  Board President
  The Boeing Company, Configuration Engineer

  My board service began in 1994. Over the years I have served in a variety of positions, including board president. Little Red School House provides hope at a time when many families are not sure what the future holds. The staff help children and families cope with the myriad issues that often come when a child has developmental disabilities and/or delays. As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome, our family has received the benefits of Little Red's services, which is part of why I have continued my involvement with Little Red long past my child's time there. Little Red is a true blessing for all who are served by the agency!

• JAMES RUSSELL

  Board Vice President
  James Russell, PLLC, Owner

  James Russell is the sole owner of Lynnwood based Certified Public Accounting Firm, James Russell, PLLC. James started the business in 1988, and now employees over 10 employees. James' son, Brian, was a recipient of Little Red services about 16 years ago. As a board member, James hopes to help Little Red fulfill their mission of serving the special needs community.

• AMY DREWEL

  Board Secretary
  Amy Drewel

  I have served on the board since 2006. Little Red works hard with families to make sure that learning is individualized to the particular needs and environments of the children involved in the program. Specialized therapy services along with great clinicians and staff are what make Little Red such an asset to the families of Snohomish County.

• DENNIS BOLGER

  Board Treasurer
  Sharp Business Systems

  I became aware of Little Red about 10-years ago and was invited to take a look by an old friend from the Exchange Club of Everett. It wasn't until 2004 that I actually joined the board. Kids have always been a priority in my life. Being involved with Little Red allows me to be a part of many children's lives. I have watched children with special needs truly maximize their potential through the efforts of the staff of Little Red. For that, I am truly grateful to serve

• KRISTIE ENGLISH

  English Insurance Group, LLC – Insurance Broker

  Kristie English joined the board with a background in special education and business. She enjoys working with Little Red and other local community organizations to help prepare our youngest youth for success as they enter school. In her private practice education business working with youth who have learning disabilities, Kristie sees how important it is for kids and their families to be strong advocates for themselves. Little Red’s early intervention services enable families with children birth to three years of age with or at risk of developmental delays and disabilities, to locate the appropriate resources to prepare them to enter school ready to learn. More than connecting families to key service providers in their community, Little Red supports the parent-child bonding experience which lasts a lifetime.

• TIM BURNS

  City of Mill Creek, City Manager

  Tim Burns is a native of South Windsor, Connecticut with both a bachelors and masters degree in Civil Engineering. Tim received a commission as a naval officer in the US Navy Civil Engineer Corps and retired from naval service in 2006. He was appointed as City Manager in August 2007, following a year as the Public Works Director. He has a son in college and he looks forward to being involved in his community.

• TONIA GOODWIN

  Community Member

  As a substitute para-educators, one of Tonia's favorite places to work is in the developmental pre-school and seeing the progress the children make.  "It is rewarding to see what a difference early intervention can make.  When a new child comes to the class, the teacher often tells me they just came over from Little Red," Tonia shares.
  
  Knowing about the United Way Day of Caring, this past year Tonia recruited some of my fellow stay at home mom’s to take on a project.  Wanting to do something with that involves children, they chose to work at the Little Red Everett facility, enjoying a day of painting and doing yard work as well as learning about Little Red.
  
  Tonia believes that Little Red make a difference in our community and has seen seen first hand how early intervention can get children ready for school.  Tonia was born and raised in the Northwest., and her and her husband, Jerry, live in Mukilteo with their boys, 14 and 11 years old.

• JAY NELSON

• NOAH FIDANQUE

• HARRY FAY

• NICOLE PEARCE