Erin Kenny, Director: Erin has been running four day summer nature immersion camps for over a decade on Vashon. She co-founded Cedarsong Nature School in 2007 with Robin Rogers. Erin's lifelong passion for the outdoors led her, through a very circuitous path, to become a Naturalist, Ethnobotanist, Teacher and Writer. Erin has a B.A. in environmental education from Evergreen State College and a J.D. in environmental law from the U.W. School of Law.
Robin Rogers, Secretary: Robin was a student of Erin Kenny's year long nature immersion ethnobotany class from 2001 to 2003 and co-founded Cedarsong Nature School with her in 2007. She was instrumental in designing and teaching all of the initial programs of the school. Robin is currently living in North Carolina however she maintains an active Board member presence.
F.L. Dammann, President: F.L. has worked in non-profits for the last 18 years, ranging from theater companies to a biotechnology think tank. He is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and currently enrolled in the Seattle University Master's in Public Administration Program. He grew up in the north woods of Michigan and even appeared in Sports Illustrated picking morels.
Leslie Chertok, Vice President of Therapeutic Nature Immersion: Leslie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Child Development and a Master's Degree in Psychology. Leslie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with children and adults in private practice in Tacoma, WA. Her interest in Ecopsychology combines her love of nature with her love of healing. Leslie has been a supporter of Cedarsong Nature School for many years and joined the Board in 2010.
Leslie Chertok's website
Mark Ellison-Taylor, Vice President of Business: A graduate in Business & Finance and Philosophy from two British colleges, and a native of Manchester, England, Mark has 18 years’ experience in the training industry. He currently works with national K-12 leaders and organizations to develop cutting edge education focused applications which support student proficiency. He loves to spend time exploring nature with his family on Vashon, guided by his daughter Beulah, a student of Cedarsong's Forest Kindergarten.
Erin Kenny, Director: Erin has been running four day summer nature immersion camps for over a decade on Vashon. She co-founded Cedarsong Nature School in 2007 with Robin Rogers. Erin's lifelong passion for the outdoors led her, through a very circuitous path, to become a Naturalist, Ethnobotanist, Teacher and Writer. Erin has a B.A. in environmental education from Evergreen State College and a J.D. in environmental law from the U.W. School of Law.
Robin Rogers, Secretary: Robin was a student of Erin Kenny's year long nature immersion ethnobotany class from 2001 to 2003 and co-founded Cedarsong Nature School with her in 2007. She was instrumental in designing and teaching all of the initial programs of the school. Robin is currently living in North Carolina however she maintains an active Board member presence. 
Mark Ellison-Taylor, Vice President of Business: A graduate in Business & Finance and Philosophy from two British colleges, and a native of Manchester, England, Mark has 18 years’ experience in the training industry. He currently works with national K-12 leaders and organizations to develop cutting edge education focused applications which support student proficiency. He loves to spend time exploring nature with his family on Vashon, guided by his daughter Beulah, a student of Cedarsong's Forest Kindergarten.
