Board of Trustees
Hyla Board of Trustees, 2026-2027
Laura Dwelley-Samant, Board President, Executive Committee, Finance Committee
Karen Rice, Past Board President, Executive Committee
Ralph Derrickson, Treasurer, Executive Committee, Finance Committee
Shaun Morber, Board Vice President, Executive Committee
Trish King, Philanthropy Task Force
Kevin Miller, Philanthropy Task Force
Shaun Morber, Philanthropy Task Force
Suzanne Messinger, Head of School
Serving as Hyla’s Board President for the past nine years has been an incredible honor. Being part of the school’s evolution—from a 6–8 middle school to a full 6–12 program—has been some of the most meaningful work of my life. I believe deeply in the power of an independent school education and am committed to making that opportunity accessible to all who seek it. Karen Rice, Past President