Archives: Firesouls
Heather Montague
Heather is the Upper School Learning Specialist at the Key School. She primarily support students with writing and executive function skills. Heather also teaches Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens and is a Certified Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practitioner. Our students spend a lot of time exploring outside, and our Outdoor Education program is a hallmark of our school….
Michelle Reese
Michelle collaborates on a variety of projects with our University of Maryland Memorial Chapel and Garden, primarily in an administrative capacity. She is a true believer in the healing and community building powers of nature. On campus, our garden is a beloved beauty that has longstanding ties to the neighborhood. It has served as a…
Drue Hodgetts
Drue is a member of the Govans Presbytery congregation. She currently works as a community health nurse in a high risk high school in Baltimore. Drue has 2 adult children and a loving and supportive husband. In addition to helping her school community heal, she also loves to garden and share the produce with those…
Peter Conrad
Peter has been an active member of Govans Presbyterian Church for many years. In addition to being a member of the congregation, he also plays music for worship services and volunteers on the Earth Care Committee . Professionally, Peter works as an urban planner and is active in his neighborhood association. He deeply understands the…
Bonnie Thomson
Bonnie has been a member of Govans Presbyterian Church for 35 years. She is also a long-time participant of the church’s Earth Care Committee. This group is working to heal local waterways and contribute to sustainability practices on the church property. Bonnie understands the importance of nature spaces, not only for the environmental benefits, but…
Holly Jackson
Holly is an art historian by training, with background in community arts and museum programming. She currently works as the Interim Community Arts Director at Baltimore Clayworks. Located directly across the street from the first Sacred Place at Baltimore Clayworks, Holly is eager to welcome the community into this new space. The new Sacred Place…
Dr. Edward Hill
Dr. Edward Louis Hill Jr. serves as Vice President of Strategic Initiative and Associate Provost at Talladega College. He has previously served as the Dean of the College of Education and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Fort Valley State University. An accomplished administrator, scholar, and teacher, Dr. Edward Hill…
Rev. Cherie Smith
Rev. Cherie Smith has served as the Director of the Pastoral Care Department at Medstar Franklin Square for 20 years. She provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and hospital associates while also serving as co-chair of the Wellness Team.Rev. Cherie I loves her hospital and the people who work there and finds joy…
Leah Murray
Leah is the Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy at MedStar Franklin Square where she helps patients and their families, volunteers and community members express gratitude through philanthropy. Leah works closely with Garden of Little Angels Firesoul, CeCe Finney and has been a long-time visitor of that site. Our Sacred Place provides a respite for our…
Orville Henry
Orville has been a Maryland resident since 2004 after relocating from Connecticut. He began his career at Medstar Union Memorial in 2004. His role includes Multi-Site Supervisor, Patient Access Emergency Services, and Prior Authorization. Growing up in rural Connecticut, green spaces have always been a source of relaxation and respite for Orville and he is…
