About the Board of Directors

The school is independent, non-profit, tax-exempt and is governed by a board of directors with a wide range of business, legal and educational experience. Over 50 percent of the Board members are active attenders and members of a Quaker meeting.

Pictured Above: Left to Right (back row) James Grumbach, Galen McNemar Hamann, Jason Wentworth P’21, Sara Primo, Head of School, Margaret Evans, Fritz Weiss, Kirk Read, Andy Dixon P’18, (front row) Kathy Beach, Lise Wagner P’15, clerk, Heather Merriman P’26, Doug McCown (not pictured: Luc Nya)

Current Board Members

Kathy Beach

Andrew Dixon P’18

Margaret Evans

James Grumbach

Doug McCown

Galen McNemar Hamann

Heather Merriman P’26

Luc Nya

Kirk Read

Ali Smith

Lise Wagner P’15

Fritz Weiss

Jason Wentworth P’21

FSP’s Board is a hearty bunch who have been connected to the school in a variety of ways - but we share a dedication to supporting student growth and Quaker education. We are seeking new board members to leverage their skills and expertise to help us steward Friends School of Portland!

If you would like more information about what serving on the Board entails please send an email to our Board Governance Committee Clerk, at boardgov@friendsschoolportland.org.

If you are interested in joining FSP's board start with this interest form:

Board Interest Form

If you would like to nominate a potential FSP board member start with this nominating form:

Board Nomination Form