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Career Opportunity: Mary Lyon Foundation Seeking a Development Specialist
Development Specialist: The Mary Lyon Foundation seeks a dynamic Development Specialist to join our team and support our mission. We are a non-profit organization located in Shelburne Falls, MA. The Foundation supports the families, students, and educators of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont School Districts and beyond. The Development Specialist will oversee fundraising efforts, develop…
Honoring a Legacy of Community Service: The E.W. Martin II Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Lyon Foundation is proud to support the E.W. Martin II Endowed Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the remarkable life and enduring legacy of our neighbor Edgar W. Martin II. Edgar, who called Shelburne Falls home before settling in Ashfield, made meaningful contributions to the West County community, leaving a lasting impression that continues…
Ron L. James: From Adversity to Advocacy – A Story of Transformation and Hope
Ron L. James, a member of the Mary Lyon Foundation’s Board of Trustees, has a profound story of redemption and transformation. Having faced challenges including substance abuse, serving 25 years in prison, and homelessness, he has turned his trials into triumphs. Ron is committed to sharing his experience so others don’t walk the same difficult…
Mentorship and Inspiration: Pursuing Passion with Support
Andrew Doty’s formative years at the Mohawk Trail Regional School District launched a passion for helping others, eventually leading him to medical school. Shaped by the guidance of his mentors and the support of his school community, his experiences set him on a path to making a meaningful impact in the medical field. As a…
Accessibility in Advanced Placement
As is standard in schools across the country, students at MTRHS have always been assigned to Advanced Placement (AP) level courses based on teachers’ assessments of their abilities – but, what if this perceived aptitude and ability to succeed has taken an opportunity away from students that could’ve benefitted? MTRHS Director of Curriculum and Instruction…
A Portrait of Dedication
Jana Standish, a cherished member of the Mary Lyon Foundation’s Board of Trustees, embodies the essence of dedication, compassion, and community spirit. With over three decades of service as an elementary school counselor in the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, Jana has been a beacon of support for countless students, families, staff, and community members,…
A Lifetime of Advocacy and Support
Gordon and Marion Taylor have supported West County for longer than most of its residents have been alive, leading many initiatives and programs that benefit us all. Through a lifelong commitment to serving a community of friends and neighbors, they’ve made an impact that will continue for generations. Even before Gordon and Marion officially became…
Championing Education and Community
Ellen “Elle” Miller has called West County home for 40 years. When she purchased an old farmhouse at 22 years old, she set the stage for a life dedicated to service. As a former teacher and current trustee and secretary of the Mary Lyon Foundation, Elle’s story is one of sustained commitment born from a…
A Safe and Innovative Learning Environment
When Amber Tulloch traded in her title of teacher for principal in 2021, it was supposed to be temporary, covering for the principal of Hawlemont Regional Elementary School’s (HRES) during her maternity leave. Principal Tulloch soon went from acting to interim, and ultimately to permanent principal when the job opened up later that year. Stepping…