Bee Kartes (she/her) is the Records Director of the Boltdog Boosters PTO and is mom to Odin, fifth grade. The Kartes Family (which includes Bee, her husband Nick, and Odin) has been a part of the Eliza Blaker Butler Lab School 55 community since Odin’s first grade year. They were drawn to 55 because of the school’s commitment to centering the child as a person with a variety of talents, interests, and needs. The Reggio-inspired approach to learning has allowed Odin to grow and learn with great confidence and excitement. Bee is passionate about nature, reading, writing, and learning more about the world around her every day. 

Colleen Sakon (she/her) is an At Large Officer for the booster club and mom of 4th grader Francis, 2nd grader Josephine, and Kindergartner Freddie. She loves the community at 55 and is excited to have ALL of her kids in the school this year. Colleen enjoys reading and running and is thankful that audiobooks allow her to do both at once!

Marquetta Burns () is an At Large Officer for the booster club 

Kiley Radin (she/her) is the Events Committee Co-Chair and mom of Margot (1st grade) and Ruby (4-year-old). Kiley and her family began their journey at Eliza Blaker two years ago in Pre-K and are so thankful for the school and community. Not only is the proximity of Eliza Blaker ideal for their family, but the Reggio inspired learning has proven to be the right path for them. Kiley works from home as a Coordinator in medical research, and her husband, Jake, is a high-school teacher at one of the Indy suburb public schools. When she is not busy getting kids from one place to another, Kiley enjoys yoga, reading, walks outside, and trying out a new restaurant.

Laura Grannan (sher/her) is the Events Committee Co-Chair and proud mom of Ryan (4th grade) and James (1st grade). Her family joined the school community last year, and she loves being involved, connecting with students, and helping ensure they have the tools they need to thrive. Laura is passionate about celebrating teachers, showing gratitude for all they do, and being part of a great, welcoming community and parent group. 

Alexis Ward () is the Events Committee Co-Chair

Cassie Kelley (she/her) is the Faculty Support Committee Co-Chair and mom to Boltdog alumni, Elmer (8th grader at BRMS) and current Boltdogs Wilbur (3nd grade) and Esther (1st grade).  She lives near school with her husband, Brad, 3 kids and dog, Lucy.  The Kelley family has been a part of Butler Lab 55 since it first became a lab school in 2018 when Elmer started Kindergarten. 

Jen  Agnew Bertoline (she/her) is the Faculty Support Co-Chair.  Mom to Rocco (3rd Grade) + Hazel (Kindergarten). The Bertoline Family, (Jen, Vin, Rocco and Hazel) have been a part of the Eliza Blaker Butler Lab School 55 community since Rocco's kindergarten year. Originally drawn to the school by the Reggio-inspired approach to learning and the community that has been cultivated at 55. Jen has always admired educators (her mom was her Kindergarten teacher) and is happy to be a support player in this role. For work, Jen is the Founder | Lead Coach at her private coaching practice Roxzelini Coaching + Consulting where she partners with private clients, companies, and universities on career, life transitions, and grief coaching. Additionally she teaches yoga and slings vintage on Etsy at Tilly Lue Vintage. She loves to garden, read, travel, thrift, dance, make bread, and go on adventures with her family! 

Emily Adamson (she/her) is our Student Support Committee Chair of the Boltdog Boosters and mom to Calvin, fifth grade (and Hazel, Boltdog Alum). Emily is drawn to the Lab School because of the student led learning and she loves that her inquisitive children are always heard. Emily is also a substitute teacher at the school and loves getting to know all of your kiddos!