Mike is a technology executive with experience spanning media, news, and publishing. He and his wife have been homeschooling parents for many years, and their son Ben has been a proud member of Princeton Learning Cooperative throughout his teenage years. The Learning Cooperatives community, the staff, the environment, and the friendships have been an integral part of Ben’s journey. Mike … Read More

David DiMicco is a self employed New York City based advertising photographer. David was born and raised in Bucks County and is a life long member of Middletown Friends (Quaker) Meeting in Langhorne. David’s personal experience with dyslexia and that of his daughter, shaped his view of learning and the positive outcome a more student-focused approach to education can have. … Read More

Caitlin Lannon is the co-founder of Root and Wild Schoolhouse, a homeschool enrichment cooperative established in 2020. She and her partner homeschool their five children, fostering a love for learning and community. Caitlin has dedicated many years to volunteering with children, including her work at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. From 2022 to 2023, she apprenticed with Raritan Learning … Read More

Originally from Singapore and now based in the U.S. since 2005, Karen Tay is a nose for nuance in the fragrance industry; and a heart for legacy and the elderly.  She finds joy in exercising, dancing Argentine tango, hiking trails, and exploring new cultures. With two sisters, one in Singapore and one in Wales, Karen’s life is a beautiful blend … Read More

Mark Shapiro has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Bank of America, managing Fortune 500 institutional relationships. Mark enjoys exercising and spending time with his wife and two children. His son is a former member of PLC, who is currently a student at Kutztown University.

Marc Epstein is a volunteer at Bucks Learning Cooperative, teaching classes on government, law, world history and global politics. While at BLC, he helped to develop the Volunteer Handbook. Marc taught at independent schools before joining BLC, including The Pennington School and The Baldwin School. He has previous board experience as a member of the board of the Multicultural Resource … Read More

Since 2017, Clancy August has been an administrator and board member at Cherry Hill Nursery School, a parent-run cooperative nursery school in Princeton, NJ, having served as the Director, Assistant Director, Chairperson, Registrar, and a classroom volunteer. Prior to her work at Cherry Hill Nursery School, Clancy led parent discussion groups and worked at the Princeton Public Library. She attended … Read More