CO-FOUNDERS

  • Rose, Clark Fork Prep's English teacher, smiles outdoors in front of blooming white flowers and green foliage, wearing a black floral blouse and a silver necklace.

    Rose Dickson

    CO-FOUNDER/ ENGLISH FACULTY

    Born and raised in Missoula, Rose Dickson has been a teacher for over 10 years. She’s been an advocate for place-based education ever since her days as a University of Montana student where she double majored in Environmental Studies and English. Rose loves the curiosity and energy of teenagers, and she’s eager to share her vision for a high school that celebrates the young people who live in the Missoula Valley.

  • Tayleigh, CFP's business manager, English and French teacher, smiles in a forested area with trees, greenery, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Tayleigh Sykes

    CO-FOUNDER / WORLD LANGUAGE FACULTY

    Originally from Great Falls, Tayleigh Sykes has lived in Missoula for 20 years, and she has taught high school French and English for 15 of those. Tayleigh’s work with adolescents has made her an unwavering champion of this age group. Inspired by their intelligence and quirky creativity, Tayleigh believes in the transformative power of a student-centered classroom.

  • Jennifer, CFP's English and History teacher, with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors in front of greenery, wearing a denim jacket over a blue polka dot shirt.

    Jennifer Walworth

    CO-FOUNDER / HUMANITIES FACULTY / HEAD OF SCHOOL

    Although Jennifer Walworth has lived in six countries on four different continents, the Missoula Valley will always be home to her and her family. Since earning her teaching degree in 1997, Jennifer has worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings. She is committed to forging authentic connections with young people to help them reach their potential–and to learn right alongside them.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a beige turtleneck sweater, large hoop earrings, and a beaded necklace, in front of a plain brown background.

    Marsha Carlson

    Senior Manager—Tax, Washington Corporations

  • Portrait of an older man with gray hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie, smiling to the camera.

    Jack Daniel

    Director of Marketing, Big Sky Care Connect

  • A young woman with light skin and brown hair smiling outdoors in front of red autumn trees, wearing a dark blazer over a white blouse with a black pattern.

    Taylor Heggen

    Attorney, Ferguson & Coppes, PLLC

  • Close-up selfie of a woman with blonde curly hair, wearing glasses with dark frames, smiling against a purple background.

    Melissa Konzen

    New Accounts Receptionist, First Security Bank

  • A portrait of a man with short dark hair, wearing a navy suit jacket and a white collared shirt, standing against a brick wall background.

    Jason Shreder

    Broker, Ink Realty Group

  • A woman with blonde hair smiling and leaning against a gray wall, wearing a black jacket and white top.

    Robin Troy

    Author & Co-Director, Beargrass Writers Workshop

  • An elderly woman with short blonde hair, wearing a navy blue top with white lace detail, a wristwatch, and a necklace, sitting with her hand on her chin.

    Sue Wilson

    Retired Educator, Sheridan School District

COMMUNITY ADVISORS

  • A smiling man wearing a blue t-shirt with the words 'Deeper Learning' in yellow, standing outdoors in front of a tree with green foliage.

    Nick Ehlers

    Project-Based Learning Educator

  • A smiling older woman with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a black and beige floral-patterned blouse.

    Laura Bovard

    Former Admissions Director, Missoula International School

  • A woman smiling outdoors in a grassy field with trees in the background, leaning on a wooden fence.

    Robyn Gaddy

    Former Director, Sussex School

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black North Face jacket and holding a gray water bottle.

    Dawn Payne

    Steering Committee Chair 2025, Women’s Giving Circle