Board of Trustees

Gregg Treml (Chair)

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Be Thoughtful

I chose the above Core Value because:Teaching kids to interact with purpose and kindness will serve them well throughout their professional and personal lives.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I believe residents of DC should have a variety of choice for educating their children. I want to ensure TR remains a high performing network of schools for parents to choose when deciding where their children are educated.

Years on the Board: 2

Day Job/Profession: Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Hometown: Burrillville, Rhode Island

Fun Fact: I served my home town as a volunteer firefighter/emergency medical technician.

Ahnna Smith (Vice Chair)

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Nurture Relationships

I chose the above Core Value because: As I think about what brings me joy in my personal and professional life, it’s the people and communities I get to connect with daily that sustain me.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I serve on the Two Rivers Board because, as a parent and a former elementary school teacher, I know how important a strong community is to supporting school leaders, educators, and students. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to serve on the Board of my daughter’s school.

Years on the Board: 2

Day Job/Profession: Executive Director

Hometown: Poolesville, Maryland

Fun Fact: I volunteer as a lacrosse coach and play in a co-ed basketball league.

Kimberly Eddings (Secretary)

Kimberly Eddings is the Director, Talent & Organizational Development for the Infectious Diseases Society of America where she is responsible for designing the strategic direction for talent strategy, development, acquisition and operations. Kimberly has provided Human Resource, DE&I, and talent strategy expertise for National Association for the Education of Young Children, George Washington University, Friendship Public Charter School, and The Ohio State University in a variety of HR roles. Kimberly holds a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas University in Florida and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and African American Studies from The Ohio State University. Kimberly also completed an Executive Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Kimberly’s passion for education and people led her to complete fellowships with Education Pioneers in Washington, DC and the Progressive Leadership Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Kimberly currently lives in Maryland and loves spending time with her seven nieces and nephews and best pup, Mingo.

Ben Robins (Treasurer)

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Experience and Grow

I chose the above Core Value because: I found intellectual and personal growth the most valuable part of my education and it’s great to see Two Rivers foster than in all its students.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: The board offers the opportunity to use my experience in finance to contribute to the Two Rivers community. It has proven a very rewarding connection to build.

Years on the Board: 2

Day Job/Profession: Asset Management

Hometown: DC (adopted), Nairobi (born and raised)

Fun Fact: I was picked up by an elephant as child.

Elle Carne

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Give Access

I chose the above Core Value because: I grew up in a small town and was fortunate to have parents who exposed me to a variety of experiences that my peers did not have. I want to support providing equitable access to opportunities regardless of circumstances.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I care deeply about education and consider myself a life-long learner. While I am no longer working in a school, TR Board allows me the opportunity to continue to support the sector to provide quality education to all students.

Years on the Board: 1

Day Job/Profession: Director of Operations

Hometown: Sandpoint, Idaho

Fun Fact: I like to stay active playing sports like basketball, golf, and flag football even though I retired from soccer.

Lauren Hamilton Edwards

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Learn Better Together

I chose the above Core Value because: I strive to learn daily and I believe that this is best done in community.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I am passionate about innovative education that is underwritten with values of curiosity and equity. Being on the board of Two Rivers is a way for me to contribute a school with those values.

Years on the Board: 2

Day Job/Profession: Professor

Hometown: Coahoma, Texas (population 914!)

Fun Fact: I am a bad (but very happy) artist! I dabble in my free time as a way to do something different than my day job.

Malik Husser

Alvincent Hutson

Alvincent Hutson is a classroom teacher turned education counsel with over six years of experience advising a chief education officer on policy creation and strategic planning for a state-wide school system. His legal career started as a clerk at Superior Court of the Virgins and has progressed to where he is currently the Territorial Legal & Policy Council for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education. He currently creates policy, oversees legal and legislative issues and engages stakeholders on behalf of the 12,000 students, 30 schools, and 2,400 employees of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education. Alvincent has a proven ability to build coalitions and leverage relationships with state and local governmental officials to shape equity-focused policy. He obtained a BA in Political Science at Gettsburg College, his JD at Howard University and is currently a student at the Broad Center at Yale University pursuing an M.M.S. in Public Education Management.

John C. Phillips

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Be Thoughtful

I chose the above Core Value because: I chose “be thoughtful” because being emotionally intelligent is of the upmost importance so we always remember the other including the other gender, race, economic status, faith, etc.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I serve because I trust Two Rivers’ ability to form students to be just, compassionate, and equitable role models.

Years on the Board: 3

Day Job/Profession: Store Director at Target

Hometown: Washington, DC

Fun Fact: I love photography and love developing my own photos

Derek Pierce Ed.D.

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Be Thoughtful

I chose the above Core Value because: I selected “Be Thoughtful” because it represents me as a person, educator, and leader. Being mindful …is important as a learner is important.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I serve on the Two Rivers board to serve my community and assist a body of students receive a sound and well-rounded educational experience.

Years on the Board: 3

Day Job/Profession: Educator

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Fun Fact: I have a dog.

Jess Proffitt

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Experience and Grow

I chose the above Core Value because: When I was a teacher at Two Rivers I got to experience and grow so much from the thoughtful professional development and working with amazing colleagues, students and families. I also saw that students were more engaged in learning when they got to truly experience what they were learning about, something I really value about a TR education.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board:My time at Two Rivers as a teacher nurtured me and gave me options for my own future, and I want to give back to the community that helped me grow and learn. After visiting hundreds of schools across the country, I can confidently say there is no learning community with as much talent and potential as Two Rivers and I would like to help nurture that potential.

Years on the Board: 1

Day Job/Profession:Director of Academics at TNTP

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Fun Fact: When I was a teacher at Two Rivers, a colleague and I got lost on the overnight camping trip along with a few students! It took perseverence, but we pooled our resources, found a map, and eventually were able to navigate back to Senor Cody- it turned out to be one of my fondest memories at TR!

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy is a partner in the law firm of Bailey Glasser LLP. While his primary focus is on consumer class actions and antitrust litigation matters, he also has a number of non-profit and commercial clients. Prior to joining Bailey Glasser, Michael was an associate at O’Melveny. He also previously worked for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters where he provided support to the union’s national bargaining committees.

Michael grew up in San Rafael, California (just north of San Francisco). Michael attended California State University-Fresno where he earned a B.S. in Human Resources Management. He also received an M.S. in Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. from The Catholic University. He lives on Capitol Hill, but is splitting time in Rocky Mount, VA where his wife Jill is living and working as the Operations Manager for The Harvester Performance Center – a music venue. In her prior life, she taught at Capitol City PCS which follows the expeditionary learning model. They have two boys, Aidan (a rising sophomore at the University of Oregon) and Liam (a rising senior at Washington Latin PCS).

Erin Sheehy

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Be Thoughtful

I chose the above Core Value because: I just think it’s really important and ultimately most constructive to pause and consider context and where other people are coming from before reacting or responding in all realms of life. I’m still working on this (especially when I’m driving!).

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: My family has been part of the Two Rivers community since my oldest child started in PK-4 in 2007. As my youngest child heads into her final year at Two Rivers, I want to dedicate my time and the experience gained from my day job to supporting the school that has given our family so much.

Years on the Board: 1

Day Job/Profession: Partner for External Relations at Education Forward DC

Hometown: Washington, DC

Fun Fact: I played competitive sports through college and love all things women’s sports!

Cara Williams

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Nurture Relationships

I chose the above Core Value because: I believe that building strong connections and fostering a sense of community are essential for a thriving educational environment. Through my experience as the Secretary of the Two Rivers 4th Street Elementary School Family School Association (FSA), I actively cultivated meaningful relationships with parents, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where collaboration and open communication flourished.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I serve on the Two Rivers Board because I am deeply committed to the success and well-being of every student. I believe that by contributing my skills and experiences, I can help shape positive educational outcomes and foster a strong sense of community within the school.

Years on the Board: 1

Day Job/Profession: VP – Reporting & Analytics

Hometown: St. Thomas, USVI

Fun Fact: One of my favorite adventures was cage diving in South Africa.

Aswathi Zachariah

Two Rivers Core Value that best represents me: Experience and Grow

I chose the above Core Value because: I believe our experiences are at the core of how we engage and grow with our environment. The more opportunities we have and create at an early age to engage with the world around us in meaningful ways can serve as extraordinary drivers of sustained understanding, empathy, and curiosity.

Why I serve on the Two Rivers board: I believe the Two Rivers mission and execution of that mission honors and supports the well-being of children academically, emotionally, and socially.

Years on the Board: 5

Day Job/Profession: General Counsel, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Fun Fact: Reality TV junkie