Meet the Board

Hi, I'm Nicole Bennet. I have been a resident here in Northwood for 3+ years and feel honored to serve as PTO President! My husband Tim and I have two boys, an 8 year old in third grade and a 6 year old in first grade. Our boys are very active with sports and other activities so we are always on the go! We love to hike, kayak, travel, & enjoy all our beautiful state has to offer! I am a School Psychologist turned SAHM and Substitute Teacher. I am passionate about ensuring little minds stay curious and feel supported, as well as bringing our school and community together to offer our children the best public school experience. Personally, my favorite hobbies include gardening and watching for birds on my patio with a cup of coffee! 

I'm Kelsey Taylor. I moved to Northwood nearly 10 years ago with my husband and our two dogs. Since then, we've grown our family to include four amazing kids. On weekends, you can usually find us working on DIY projects in our late-1800s fixer-upper or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. Professionally, I began my career as a polysomnographer, but I’ve since transitioned into a full-time stay-at-home mom. What drew me to my current role with the Northwood PTO is the opportunity to get creative with fundraising and to bring our community closer together. I’m excited for the events ahead and incredibly grateful for your support and passion as we build a strong, connected PTO.

I’m Jocelyn Pebler, the Recording Secretary for the PTO and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I am deeply passionate about building and supporting an inclusive community for all families. We moved to Northwood in 2017 and have two boys- one entering 1st grade and the other starting Kindergarten. As a family, we love spending time outdoors- camping, kayaking, exploring nature trails, visiting the mountains, and relaxing at the beach. I also enjoy hiking, puzzles, and reading a good book.

I’m Chelsey carpenter and I’m the PTO treasurer. My husband and I have lived in Northwood since 2018. We have 2 kids, 6 and 3 and a puppy who just turned 1! We love the summer time, beach, walks, ice cream, traveling, anything that keeps us outside! Being on the PTO has been a great opportunity to meet other families in the community and offer fun activities for the kids to have an enjoyable grade school experience. 

I'm Liz Arlen, the Communications Secretary for the Northwood PTO.  My husband and I moved to Northwood in 2018 and we have two boys at Northwood School. We love to get outside whenever we can, especially when it's watching our boys ride their dirt bikes. We also spend many of our summer weekends visiting Lake Winnipesaukee with family. I have enjoyed being part of the Northwood PTO and I look forward to all we have planned for the upcoming school year.