BOARD CHAIR
boardchair@gardnerschool.org

Sarah Grenert-Funk is the Head of Upper School at Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland, Oregon. She has also been a classroom teacher, dorm parent, advisor, and lacrosse and basketball coach. Sarah earned her bachelor of arts in English from Middlebury College. She also holds a Master of Arts in English from Middlebury College's Breadloaf School of English. Before joining OES, Sarah taught English at Birch Wathen Lenox School in New York City and worked in book publishing. She and her husband, Joe, have two young children.

VICE CHAIR
Gardner Parent

Adriana Baer is a public speaking coach and professional theater director. She has worked and lectured at dozens of regional theaters, colleges, and universities nationwide. Adriana holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a Masters of Fine Arts in Directing from Columbia University. She offers courses and coaching through her company Claim Center Stage and is the host of the Vancouver Arts & Culture Podcast. Adriana is a proud Gardner parent.

TREASURER
Gardner Parent

Brian Gilstrap has 20 years banking and financial industry experience. Currently, he is a portfolio management leader at a national financial institution. Through his career, Brian has worked at large and startup institutions - including a startup bank and founding a technology company. He holds a Bachelor degree in Business and a MBA from the University of Florida. He enjoys hiking, traveling and exploring with his family, running (mostly half) marathons, and being a member of the Gardner community. Brian has one child happily enrolled at the Gardner School.

SECRETARY
Gardner Parent

Susan Melton is the proprietor of a small business specializing in 3D printing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Western Oregon University. She has two children enrolled at Gardner School. Susan's diverse professional background includes roles as a zookeeper, 911 dispatcher, and SharePoint consultant.

TRUSTEE
Gardner Parent

Ana María B. Call is a mom of two kids enrolled at Gardner School and has a background in intercultural and civil rights work, having worked in public education and refugee resettlement. She holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Spanish Linguistics and several certificates in interpretation, translation, and intercultural communication.

TRUSTEE

Jessi is currently the Lower School Head at Cascades Academy in Bend, OR.  She earned a Master’s in Elementary Education from Bank Street College in NYC and, besides being a classroom teacher for 10 years, has also held a variety of leadership roles in diverse schools across the U.S. and Latin America. She enjoys working in small independent schools and has called Bend home since 2019. She spends her free time skiing, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors with her son Max, and their dog Leah.

TRUSTEE

Lisa has 20 years of experience in marketing and business development in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Montana State University. Lisa enjoys traveling with her husband and two daughters, gardening, and home remodeling projects.

TRUSTEE

Susan Pulley is the Associate Head of School at Abiqua School in Salem, Oregon. She leads the Admissions and Advancement Teams and is trained in Dyslexia support. Her special interest is equity in access to education. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University Stanislaus and a Masters in Education from Southern Oregon University.