Our Staff
aLLISON saVAGE
Preschool Director
Allie’s philosophy of education is that all children have unique learning styles and educational journeys, learn and grow incrementally in response to their environments, and require a safe and stimulating space to explore who they are individually and as part of a community of learners. As a teacher, I aim to act as a guide, allowing students to drive their own discovery. This follows the work of Maria Montessori, who believed that children should have choices—and that those choices and curiosities should direct their learning. Allie believes that students learn best with multi-sensory, hands-on materials, through regular engagement with the natural world, and through play. Children are inherently driven and eager to learn, and it is our role as teachers to support and guide them in this dynamic process.
"Every child is filled with curiosity and potential. My goal is to create an environment where they feel safe, inspired, and excited to learn. Through exploration, play, and creativity, I strive to nurture their love for learning and help them build a strong foundation for the future."
Contact: allie@thereycenter.org
"Every child is filled with curiosity and potential. My goal is to create an environment where they feel safe, inspired, and excited to learn. Through exploration, play, and creativity, I strive to nurture their love for learning and help them build a strong foundation for the future."
Contact: allie@thereycenter.org
Leah Elliot
Executive Director of the Rey Cultural Center
Leah combines a background in environmental education with years of teaching experience in alternative middle and high school settings in California, Alaska, and Vermont. With a graduate degree in business, she brings strong nonprofit leadership and operations experience to The Rey Center. Leah’s passion for helping people better understand the world around them aligns with the organization’s mission to honor curiosity and discovery in art, science, and nature.
Contact: leah@thereycenter.org
Contact: leah@thereycenter.org
board of directors
Meet The Rey Cultural Center's Board of Directors
Alan “Al” Zelbow
Al is a retired CPA partner at a national CPA firm. He has been a property owner in Waterville Valley for over 40 years and is a longtime supporter of the Margaret & H.A. Rey Center.
Mary Beth Straub
Mary serves as the Assistant Vice President for Harvard University’s Central Administration, where she oversees budgets and resource management. She earned a BBA in public accounting from Pace University and an Ed.M. in higher education from Harvard University. Mary lives part-time in Campton and has been visiting the Waterville area for over two decades. Her hobbies include spending time in nature, skiing, hiking, cycling, and cooking.
Tina Koppel
Tina is a retired speech pathologist and early intervention specialist and is active in Sharon Community Theatre as a director, actor, and producer. She earned a BS in speech pathology and audiology from Emerson College and an MS in speech pathology from the University of Michigan. Tina has worked in schools, transitional care facilities, nursing homes, and home health care. Her hobbies include tennis, cross-country skiing, swimming, gardening, and reading.
Craig Larsen
Craig is the owner of Waterville Valley Golf Course and The Clubhouse.
Steve Larkin
Steve spent every childhood summer in Waterville Valley and has always considered it his home. After 10 years in the hospitality industry in Boston, he and his family moved to Waterville Valley to enjoy the quality of life afforded here, explore the outdoors, and spend meaningful family time. He now applies his experience to support the Board and believes that welcoming and providing for all residents is an important part of growing a thriving community.
Advisory Committees
Al is a retired CPA partner at a national CPA firm. He has been a property owner in Waterville Valley for over 40 years and is a longtime supporter of the Margaret & H.A. Rey Center.
Mary Beth Straub
Mary serves as the Assistant Vice President for Harvard University’s Central Administration, where she oversees budgets and resource management. She earned a BBA in public accounting from Pace University and an Ed.M. in higher education from Harvard University. Mary lives part-time in Campton and has been visiting the Waterville area for over two decades. Her hobbies include spending time in nature, skiing, hiking, cycling, and cooking.
Tina Koppel
Tina is a retired speech pathologist and early intervention specialist and is active in Sharon Community Theatre as a director, actor, and producer. She earned a BS in speech pathology and audiology from Emerson College and an MS in speech pathology from the University of Michigan. Tina has worked in schools, transitional care facilities, nursing homes, and home health care. Her hobbies include tennis, cross-country skiing, swimming, gardening, and reading.
Craig Larsen
Craig is the owner of Waterville Valley Golf Course and The Clubhouse.
Steve Larkin
Steve spent every childhood summer in Waterville Valley and has always considered it his home. After 10 years in the hospitality industry in Boston, he and his family moved to Waterville Valley to enjoy the quality of life afforded here, explore the outdoors, and spend meaningful family time. He now applies his experience to support the Board and believes that welcoming and providing for all residents is an important part of growing a thriving community.
Advisory Committees
- Alan Larsson — Astronomy
- Mike Koppel — Finance
- Matthew Albee — Events
- Ian Cullison — Events
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