Meet the Board
The board of Diverse and Inclusive Collaborative Education consists of 6 members who volunteer their time. We facilitate the coordination of Monday classes, field trips, fairs, and other events as enrichment opportunities for local homeschool families.
We typically have board meetings once a month. The meeting dates and times are posted in the events section of the website and we welcome all members to come and join the discussion!
Find out more about each board member below and how to contact them if you have any questions or concerns.
Abby Foster
President
Abby is a full-time homeschool mom to her daughter. She also works part time as a Social Media Director and CEU/Project Manager. She uses her skills in graphic design and marketing to benefit the group whenever possible. Abby enjoys planning field trips, teaching classes for DICE, and working with the board to help provide enrichment opportunities for homeschooled children.
You can reach Abby at afoster@dicemichigan.org
Beth Holtz
Vice-President
Beth is a homeschool mom to her two daughters, 9 and 7, and works part time as a nursing instructor. She enjoys teaching Monday classes and being a part of the DICE community.
You can reach Beth at bethmastin@yahoo.com
Brigitte Davis
Treasurer
Brigitte is a full time homeschool mom to her two children, ages 8 and 3. She also works part time as a childcare provider and is passionate about early childhood education/child growth and development. She enjoys spending her free time traveling with her family, spending time outside, and cultivating rich learning experiences for her children. She enjoys teaching classes for DICE and strives to make meaningful connections with each of her students. Brigitte greatly values the community she and her family have found through DICE and thoroughly enjoys acting as our Member Ambassador.
You can reach Brigitte at bdavis@dicemichigan.org
Ashley Doyle Deron
Secretary
Ashley is a homeschool mom to her two daughters. She worked for many years as a cosmetology instructor and hairdresser. Ashley enjoys teaching classes for DICE and works to help coordinate volunteers for Monday classes. Ashley values the connection and community she and her family have found through DICE.
You can reach Ashley at adoyle@dicemichigan.org
Kristy Martin
Director
Kristy is a devoted, coffee-powered mother who loves fueling her son's curiosity. She thrives on forging connections in the homeschooling community and finds joy in orchestrating memorable events as Event Director at DICE.
You can reach Kristy at kmartin@dicemichigan.org
Meenakshi Simmons
Director
Meenakshi is a homeschooling parent of two who loves witnessing the spark of her kids learning something new.
She is also passionate about dogs, coffee and public safety.
She utilizes her experiences & skills as a military veteran, former law enforcement officer, and former youth advocate to manage the hall monitor system employed on class days, as well as oversee matters of safety & security within DICE. She greatly values the community she's found in DICE, and hopes to support DICE's mission and families as best she can.
You can reach Meenakshi at msimmons@dicemichigan.org