Board of Trustees

Hello my name is Ginny Taylor-Troutman

I am your Foundation Board Preisdent. We’ve been a part of WOM since 2020 and all three of our children have had the opportunity to grow and learn in this special community that has become so important to us. I currently have one child in Sycamore and one in Loblolly. I am a lover of the outdoors, especially running and camping, and I’m always up for an adventure. I’m a Tar heel, born and bred, and received my undergraduate degree from UNC. I have a Masters in Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary and I’m ordained clergy in the Presbyterian Church (USA). I have served as an interfaith hospital chaplain, a campus minister, and I’m currently a pastor at Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church.

Hello my name is Stephanie Bailey

I am the Vice President of the Foundation Board and the Chair of the Engagement Committee.

My son Charlie is a first year in the Loblolly class and this is our third year at Willow Oak Montessori! I also have a daughter, Grace, who attends Pollard Middle School. You might see us walking through the woods to school with our dog, Lucy (another golden retriever, who looks a lot like our special WOM visitor, Lucie the therapy dog) or riding the golf cart around to Briar Chapel. We love being a part of the WOM community, we have amazing teachers and have met some of the nicest families.

I have both my undergrad and graduate degrees in education from East Carolina University, Go Pirates! I have worked in higher education for over 17 years and currently work for the University of North Carolina System.

Hello my name is Erik Breuhaus

I’m the Willow Oak Montessori Foundation Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair. Our oldest, Noah, just joined the Sassafras classroom as a first-year, and his brothers Penn and Luke are close behind. Professionally, I’ve spent over a decade in leadership roles at early-stage tech ventures after earning an MBA from UVA Darden. When I’m not deep in spreadsheets, I’m on a golf course or chasing our boys and our golden retriever around the neighborhood.

Hello my name is Katie Patsakham

I am your Foundation Board Secretary. I currently have one child attending WOM in the Sassafras classroom. One of my favorite things about Willow Oak is the amount of time that my children spend in their outdoor learning environments. They are given many unique opportunities to learn by doing, including caring for a bearded dragon and using an electric drill to build a bridge. I enjoy volunteering as a room parent at WOM and helping to provide leadership for small group ministry at Christ Community Church in Chapel Hill. I am an avid reader and would much rather write an essay than cook a meal. I have an MPH from the UNC School of Public Health and have worked as a research associate and program manager at the UNC Department of Family Medicine.

Hello my name is Hanna Porter

This is our second year at Willow Oak, and we have truly loved being part of such a warm and welcoming community. I have a second grader in Loblolly and kindergartener in Sweetgum. As a Chapel Hill native, I have deep roots in the area and am passionate about supporting Willow Oak’s mission and fostering a strong, connected school environment for students and families. I’m a proud graduate of UNC with a degree in Elementary Education—and you can often find me and my three boys cheering on the Tar Heels at just about any UNC sporting event. Go Heels!

Hello my name is Melissa McGuinness

I’m excited to begin my first year on the Willow Oak Montessori Foundation Board, where I’m able to support a community and educational philosophy that deeply resonate with me. My son is a second year in the Maple class, and it’s been a joy to watch him grow in such a thoughtful and nurturing environment.

I’m a proud graduate of Clemson University (go Tigers!) and work locally in early childhood education. You’ll often catch our family on campus with our miniature dachshund Porter in tow (you can’t miss him, he’s ridiculous) please come say hello!

Elizabeth Turnbull

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Bryan Schroeder

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Emily Hansel

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