Beth Cangemi
Founder
President of the Board
Educator/EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
Beth graduated from Syracuse University in 2001 with a BS in Inclusive Elementary Education and a minor in Non-Violent and Conflict Change. She then received her Master's Degree in General Education in 2005 from SUNY Brockport. Beth has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the elementary level in New York, Texas and Maryland. Her experience has included teaching pre-School, 2nd grade, 4th grade and math intervention for grades PreK-5 the last 10 years for Frederick County Public Schools. Beth currently is an Adapted Physical Education teacher.
Beth has always had a love for horses and riding. A horse owner herself, she received her EAGALA Equine Specialist Certification to provide these services, as well as a certification in the Horse Powered Reading program. Being able to connect both her experience as a teacher and with horses together to help kids is a great passion of hers. She is excited to help this program grow and to help as many of our youth as it can.
President of the Board
Educator/EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
Beth graduated from Syracuse University in 2001 with a BS in Inclusive Elementary Education and a minor in Non-Violent and Conflict Change. She then received her Master's Degree in General Education in 2005 from SUNY Brockport. Beth has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the elementary level in New York, Texas and Maryland. Her experience has included teaching pre-School, 2nd grade, 4th grade and math intervention for grades PreK-5 the last 10 years for Frederick County Public Schools. Beth currently is an Adapted Physical Education teacher.
Beth has always had a love for horses and riding. A horse owner herself, she received her EAGALA Equine Specialist Certification to provide these services, as well as a certification in the Horse Powered Reading program. Being able to connect both her experience as a teacher and with horses together to help kids is a great passion of hers. She is excited to help this program grow and to help as many of our youth as it can.
Caitlyn Reed
Secretary
Mental Health Provider
Caitlyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a school counselor in Frederick County with over ten years of experience working with children ages 4-18. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and a master’s degree in counseling from The George Washington University. Caitlyn utilizes a strengths-based approach when working with clients and believes that connection and acceptance are necessary for client growth and progress. She has experienced firsthand the healing power of spending time with horses and looks forward to sharing that opportunity with children in Frederick County.
Mental Health Provider
Caitlyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a school counselor in Frederick County with over ten years of experience working with children ages 4-18. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park and a master’s degree in counseling from The George Washington University. Caitlyn utilizes a strengths-based approach when working with clients and believes that connection and acceptance are necessary for client growth and progress. She has experienced firsthand the healing power of spending time with horses and looks forward to sharing that opportunity with children in Frederick County.
MiChelle Lebo
Treasurer
Michelle Lebo as the newest member of our Board of Directors, serving as our new Treasurer.
Michelle is a dedicated math specialist with Frederick County Public Schools and brings 29 years of experience in elementary education and mathematics instruction. Passionate about helping students build confidence and success in math, Michelle has spent her career supporting student achievement through engaging instruction, strong relationships, and innovative teaching practices.
Michelle earned both her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Mount St. Mary's University. She also holds the Maryland State Department of Education Endorsement Math Specialist Certification.
A lifelong resident of Frederick County for more than 50 years, Michelle is deeply connected to the local community and committed to supporting the educational growth of Frederick County students and families.
Michelle Lebo as the newest member of our Board of Directors, serving as our new Treasurer.
Michelle is a dedicated math specialist with Frederick County Public Schools and brings 29 years of experience in elementary education and mathematics instruction. Passionate about helping students build confidence and success in math, Michelle has spent her career supporting student achievement through engaging instruction, strong relationships, and innovative teaching practices.
Michelle earned both her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Mount St. Mary's University. She also holds the Maryland State Department of Education Endorsement Math Specialist Certification.
A lifelong resident of Frederick County for more than 50 years, Michelle is deeply connected to the local community and committed to supporting the educational growth of Frederick County students and families.