Bridget Wynn

PARENT

Project Director, Emory University

Her oldest child is now at Hope-Hill Elementary School, and she is excited to help make the neighborhood the best it can be.

Kristen Lyle

TEACHER

STEAM Instructor at Hope-Hill Elementary

Kristen Lyle is a teacher at Hope-Hill Elementary School since 2014.  She joined the HHES Foundation in 2021 when she entered her role as STEAM Program Specialist.  As a STEAM Coach, it is essential to connect and build relationships with our community.  As a member of the HHES Foundation, she works with the team in maintaining our partnerships in the community as well as building new partnerships. 

Pamela Moss

PARENT

Account Manager at Wells Fargo

Danielle Miltz

PARENT

Surgical-Transplant Critical Care Physician Assistant at Emory Healthcare

She initially joined the Hope-Hill foundation through her role as the neighborhood education chair and then came to love the Hope-Hill community. She believes that all children should be given the chance to dream and schools have the ability to change a community.

Natalie Williams

PARENT

Director of Business Development at PRA Events Inc.

She joined the Hope Hill Foundation because she believes in the power of community and the incredible potential of our kids. Her children attend Hope Hill, and she’s seen firsthand how the school nurtures not only learning but also compassion, curiosity, and connection. Being part of this foundation allows her to give back and help ensure every child in our community has the same opportunity to thrive.

Michael Brown

PARENT

Accountant

As a family, father, and business owner rooted in O4W, for me, integrating into the neighborhood school is a natural evolution. I joined the foundation to work towards achieving the full potential of Hope Hill, the foundation, and its partnerships. So that we become a leading example of championing the thriving and success of all the students we serve.

Simon Cowart

PARENT

Founder and Principal Strategist at The Cowart Company

Simon is a longtime Fourth Ward resident and parent of a kindergartener at Hope Hill Elementary.

Dr. Daniella (Dani) Barker

PARENT

Trauma and Acute Care General Surgeon at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

Jay and Dani moved to the Old Fourth Ward in 2013, and they fell in love with the community. They have three children. Their children Hayden and Eoin are currently at Hope-Hill. Dani joined the foundation just after Hayden enrolled in pre-K, hoping to support the school and meet parents and neighbors in the community passionate about supporting local education.

Josh Pinto-Taylor

PARENT

Executive Director of The Anchor School

When his son enrolled at Hope-Hill Elementary School, He wanted to be involved in the life and work of the school. He joined the foundation as one way to support students and teachers at our neighborhood public school. He will bring his perspective as a parent, educator, and youth advocate to the foundation.

Salina Trahan

TEACHER

Pre-k Teacher Hope Hill Elementary School, Marketing Assistant

She joined the Hope-Hill Foundation to be more hands-on to be connected to the school and the community we serve. Hope-Hill is a great environment to work and grow, so she wanted to support the school creatively. She thought it would be a perfect fit to support the foundation's social media network. She is excited to bring more awareness to the school and the foundation's exceptional initiatives for our students and families.

Karen Shacham

PARENT

Chair of Photography & Design and Media Department at Atlanta Technical College

Karen is a parent of two kids at Hope-Hill and loves the community. As a board member, her goal is to support the staff and students at Hope-Hill.

Jocelyn Nettles

COMMUNITY MEMBER

Retired teacher

Dean Morris

COMMUNITY MEMBER

Retired IT Sales Executive

He joined the Hope-Hill Elementary Foundation, because the board’s mission, which positively impacts students in the O4W neighborhood, aligns with his personal goals. Many students at HHES face unique challenges and being a board member can help students overcome some of those hurdles.

Adam Sugrue

PARENT

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Keisha Knight

PRINCIPAL

Hope Hill Principal

Dr. Ashley Layne

PARENT

Program Director at Atlanta Public Schools

My desire to serve on the board, was to give of my talents to support a well-rounded experience for Hope-Hill students to thrive; and to support the principal, faculty and staff in helping Hope-Hill be the best elementary school in Atlanta.