Shoshanna Sumka
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Shoshanna Sumka is a leader in global learning, community engagement, and student
leadership development. As the Executive Director (ED) of ISEEN, Shoshanna works to
inspire and support experiential educators and connect lifelong learners through our
inclusive network of our students.

Whitney Hofacker
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND PROGRAMMING

Whitney Hofacker is a lifelong experiential education enthusiast. She collaborates with organizations on designing and delivering a variety of curricular outdoor education, service-learning, global citizenship, and environmental programs. Recently at The Athenian School, she was the Dean of Experiential Education and host of the 2024 ISEEN Winter Institute. She currently lives in Samoëns, France.

Michelle Edwards
BOARD CHAIR

Dr. Edwards is a dynamic and dedicated educational leader who is committed to the belief
that all children and educators can achieve greatness at high levels through effective effort,
high quality feedback and consistent support. With over 25 years of experience in all facets
of school administration and instructional leadership, her passion for the community at-large,
is what drives her motivation to continue advancing and improving the education field.

Erin Hawk
VICE CHAIR

Erin Hawk is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of World Leadership School. She
develops socially responsible collaborative partnerships for independent schools with
communities around the globe. In her work, she oversees in-person and virtual educator
professional development from design to facilitation.

 

Garth Nichols
TREASURER

Garth Nichols is the Vice Principal of Experiential Education and Innovation. He is excited to
bring his expertise, enthusiasm and knowledge building on experiential learning and digital
transformation to the ISEEN board and members and member schools. His passion is
developing the skills and mindsets of future-readiness in schools, educators and students
through experiential learning.

 

Sheryl Murray
SECRETARY

Sheryl is the Chair, Experiential Learning at Hillfield Strathallen College in Hamilton Ontario.
Sheryl designs and implements local and global trips and supports Outdoor Education
programming. She is an innovator and passionate about experiential education, especially
as it relates to unconventional learning.

 

 Chai Reddy
 MEMBER AT LARGE

Chai Reddy is the Director of Upper School at Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA. He was also the Founder and Principal Consultant of the Shanti Alliance. The Shanti Alliance is a collection of high school student and educator cohorts based in Hawai’i devoted to enhancing their knowledge of issues related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

 

Elizabeth Pillsbury
MEMBER AT LARGE

Elizabeth (Beth) Pillsbury, PhD is a historian, a teacher and the Director of Experiential
Education and Summer Programs at Riverdale Country School in the Bronx, NY. She
believes that through an interdisciplinary approach to experiential learning, students have
the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their academic studies as well as to
develop new passions, interests, and capacities.

 

Sarah Morrison
MEMBER AT LARGE

Dr. Sarah Morrison is a dynamic leader with a demonstrated history of creative initiatives and
diverse experience in K-12 education, non-profit arts, and higher education. She is
recognized for vibrant leadership, strong communication, and the ability to facilitate
courageous spaces that inspire connection and collaboration as well as advance action.

 

Danielle Johnson-Webb
MEMBER AT LARGE

Danielle joined Cary Academy in 2019 to lead their equity and inclusion efforts as well as
direct their Center for Community Engagement. Prior to Cary Academy, Danielle served in
senior leadership roles in enrollment management, communications, and development at
several North Carolina area independent schools.