School Governance

Mountain Shadows International Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We pride ourselves on being a community school, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who work closely with the school's senior leadership team.

Together, we strive to ensure a sustainable future by establishing clear, achievable goals and providing unwavering support.

MSIMS Board of Directors Strategic Plan 2023-2025

Board of Directors

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    Katherine Horne

    Katherine’s two children’s five years of MSIMS Primary and Elementary education gave them a solid foundation for their future pathways in academics and extracurricular activities. She joined the Board in 2024 and is currently serving as Board Chair. Katherine is excited to contribute to the school and community for future generations of students.

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    Scott Dooley

    Scott feels privileged to have served on the Mountain Shadows Board for several years and currently serves in a Board Emeritus role. His daughter attended Mountain Shadows from ages 4 to 12, and he and his wife continue to see the lasting benefits of her Montessori education as she charts her path as a young adult.

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    Susie Hochstetler

    Susie’s son attends Mountain Shadows, and she is a strong believer in AMI Montessori education. She serves as the CFO for her family’s hotel business in Estes Park and brings a passion for numbers and financial stewardship to her work. Susie joined the Mountain Shadows Board in August 2023 and currently serves as Treasurer.

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    Saloni Doshi

    Saloni is the CEO and Chief Sustainability Geek at EcoEnclose, a sustainable packaging provider for the world's most progressive brands. She lives in Niwot with her husband and three children, all of whom are thriving at the Mountain Shadows International Montessori School. She is deeply committed to an AMI Montessori education, having seen how beautifully it enables children to become highly curious, self-directed in their learning, compassionate to their peers, and leaders in their community.

  • Jason Buster

    Jason attended Mountain Shadows from age 3 to 12, where his curiosity and love of learning was fostered by the school. This self-guided approach served him well as he studied engineering physics at the Colorado School of Mines, before finding himself in the San Francisco Bay Area at different tech companies, including Upstart and Apple. Joining the Mountain Shadows Board in 2025, Jason’s excited to support the school and community that helped lay the foundation of his lifelong explorations, both personally and professionally.

  • Ali Carpenter Barrazotto

    Ali joined the board in 2025 and is a passionate advocate for the school's mission. She has a direct connection to the community as the parent of a student in the Young Children's Community (YCC) program, having already witnessed the immense growth her son has achieved. Ali is a strong believer in the lasting benefits of a Montessori education and looks forward to supporting the school’s continued success.