Board Members
PATRICK BARNUM
PRESIDENT & ALUMNI COORDINATOR
Patrick has a 6th grader at Sutherland. Patrick’s favorite Foundation project is our “Forever a Bulldog” initiative. As an alumnus himself, he knows how important it is for all Bulldogs- past, present and future to stay connected!
GRETCHEN BERNARD
GRANT SUPPORT
Gretchen has a 6th grader at Sutherland. Gretchen’s favorite Foundation project has been creating the Outdoor Classroom. She loves that the garden continues to benefit not only Sutherland’s students, but the entire Beverly community!
TAMECA BLOSSOM-LYONS
BUSINESS LIAISON
Tameca has a 6th grader at Sutherland. Tameca loves that the Foundation is committed to meeting our teacher’s needs. Big or small, The Foundation has supported ALL manners of requests from our staff. She can’t wait to see what this year brings!
RYAN DALGAARD
EARLY LEARNING LIAISON
Ryan has a 3rd grader, and a Kindergartener at Sutherland. Ryan’s favorite project was installing our first (definitely not our last!) Sensory Path! The path is an awesome way for all students- tall and small to get their wiggles and worries out! We love seeing Bulldogs on the path!
MONIQUE GILL
PTA LIAISON
Monique has a 6th grader at Sutherland, and an alumna who graduated in 2024. Monique’s favorite project has been building representation in our libraries. She was delighted when her daughter came home and was so excited to see a book’s main character that looked just like her!
CATHERINE MACH
VICE PRESIDENT
Catherine has a 5th grader at Sutherland, and two alumna who graduated in 2020, and in 2025. Catherine’s favorite project has been installing the Outdoor Classroom and that it actively engaged each and every student.
ERICA MARTINEZ
TREASURER
Erica has a 6th and 5th grader at Sutherland. Erica’s favorite Foundation project is the Sutherland STAMPEDE! An alumna herself, Erica knows the importance of getting an entire school behind a day of fun & fundraising, and the lasting impact it can have.
JeNNIFER MURRAY
STAMPEDE CHAIR
Jennifer has a 5th and 3rd grader at Sutherland. Jennifer’s favorite project is supporting our Special Education team. Whether it is through purchasing invaluable software, headphones or seating- The Foundation makes sure this group of teachers have what they need!
MICHELLE MCSWEENEY
SECRETARY
Michelle has two 3rd graders at Sutherland. Michelle’s favorite project is THE STAMPEDE! She knows how important getting our WHOLE Beverly community involved in our efforts can make a huge difference! She can’t wait for the next STAMPEDE!
MERIDETH PARKER
STAFF LIAISON
Meredith has a 3rd grader at Sutherland. Meredith’s favorite Foundation project is THE STAMPEDE! From the energy & excitement inside, to the pride felt outside, there is no better day than Stampede Day!
VICTORIA SUSBERRY
EMPOWERED LIAISON
Dr. Susberry is a 5th grade teacher at Sutherland. Her favorite project is The Sutherland Stampede! Watching our whole community come together for a singular goal is powerful! (And a lot of fun!)
TOMIKA TAYLOR
100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CHAIR
Tomika has a 6th and a 4th grader at Sutherland. Tomika’s favorite Foundation project hasn’t happened yet! She is so excited to help plan Sutherland’s 100 year gala which is going to be held in 2025! Stay tuned!
KRISTIN TYRCHA
GREEN TEAM LIAISON
Kristin has an alumnus who graduated in 2020. Kristin’s favorite project has been dreaming of and then installing the Outdoor Classroom! Kristin loved getting every student outside, involved and in the dirt!
