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. 

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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

  • Alex Gambal // Board Treasurer // Author, donator of Gambal House

  • Sarah Post-Holmberg // Board Secretary // Wildline Architecture

  • Michael Whitfield // Board Member // Teton County

  • Bevin Taylor // Board Member // nonprofit and marketing professional

  • Amy Epp // Board Member // Aware and Mindful Youth

    Board emeritus:

  • Dargie Bowersock // Attorney // Terrain Legal

Staff:

  • Kristi Meston // Executive Director

The Advisory Committee:

TVCEL has a larger Advisory Committee consisting of community leaders representing various local organizations, including:

  • Martin Balben // ID Association for the Education of Young Children

  • August Christensen // City of Driggs

  • Kristi Meston // Collaborative for Early Learning

  • Nan Pugh // The Spark Foundation

  • Bonnie Self // Community Foundation of Teton Valley

  • Hannah Mook // Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley

  • Jen Werlin // University of Idaho Extension, Teton County

  • Michael Whitfield // Teton County

  • Sarah Lott // Teton School District #401

  • Suzanne Rees // Community Foundation of Teton Valley

  • Andy Epperson // Teton Regional Economic Coalition

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

If you would like to make a donation to the Collaborative to support the Gambal House project to help it become an operational center, or any of our other projects, please reach out to collaborative@tetoneducation.org

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