Lynne McCrudden, President
Lynne and her husband Michael retired to Pagosa Springs in 2001, and she realized that volunteering could be a full-time job in this town. In 2010 she and two others began the process of developing an educational foundation for the School District, called FACE, Foundation for Archuleta County Education. The mission was to help expand educational opportunities for students and teachers in the county by offering grants for programs and experiential learning. Through the development of this foundation, she became aware of the strengths and needs of the education in the district and found her passion for making sure that each child has the opportunity for the best possible educational experience. In her spare time, Lynne loves to hike, cross country ski, golf, and quilt.
Linda Williams, Secretary
Linda is a retired public elementary school teacher. As a founding teacher at the Arlington Science Focus School in Arlington, VA, she experienced the excitement and energy of starting a new school. She feels fortunate to be a part of another new school as Wings is getting off the ground. She sees her role at Wings as behind-the-scenes support for classrooms and programs. Linda has lived in the Middle East, North Africa, and West Africa as well as Alaska and the East Coast. She has been a resident of Pagosa Springs since 2012. She graduated from Georgetown University with a BS in French and a MS in Applied Linguistics, and received her teacher training and certification from George Mason University.
Steve Dayton, Treasurer (NEW BOARD MEMBER!)
Steve's biography is pending.
David L. Smith, Former Board President
David is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of Nebraska. After retiring from the University of Nebraska, he moved to Pagosa Springs, CO. During his retirement, he has been involved with education projects in Pakistan, Senegal, Niger and Pagosa Springs. His major interest in Pagosa Springs is to expand high-quality early childhood education in our community so all children enter kindergarten prepared for success in their schooling years and throughout life!
Allen Roth (NEW BOARD MEMBER!)
Allen's biography is pending.
Donna Mosher, Public Relations/Editor
Donna’s dad, Dick Mosher, dedicated his retirement years in Oklahoma to promoting the development and education of infants and toddlers, what he called “Success by Six.” His enthusiasm was contagious, and Donna became passionate about it, too. Now she is continuing his legacy. She brings a career in journalism, public relations, online marketing, and as a magazine and book editor to the Wings board. As the mother of two grown sons, she appreciates the value of excellent care in a child’s early years. She knows an investment in preschool education will deliver a greater return on investment even than dollars spent for high school.
James Garrett, Legal Consultant
Jim is an attorney practicing in Pagosa Springs after many years as a federal white-collar prosecutor. His clients include several organizations engaged in the provision of low cost housing and community members with a wide range of issues. He is also a member of the board of the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation and the Pagosa Springs Rotary. Jim discovered Pagosa on a cross-county motorcycle trip in 2004. Now, he says, even though his discovery came after 60 years of life elsewhere, he feels like Pagosa has been his home forever.