Board of Education Members

Emily Reynolds Bergh: Vice President

Emily loves the Adirondacks, she is originally from Keene and attended KCS as a girl and the school had such a lasting impression. She and her husband have relocated their family here to seek to embrace all that KCS and the ADK park has to offer. Emily’s daughter and son are rising 8th and 6th graders, and she wishes to have her family experience all that the school has to offer, for them and other children in the community.  Additionally, for the past 13 years Emily has run her own marketing and public relations business. She would like to use her experience both professionally and as a parent to support the schools initiatives, staff and community at large. Keene has been the lifeblood of her upbringing, offering a strong sense of community, a sense of connection and the value of relationships, she seeks to further these relationships and connections and broaden the reach of the school’s imprint on our state as a whole.  Additionally, Emily has a Masters degree in Social Work working with children and families and really enjoys community service, and giving back. Emily believes that the more you give the more you have to give and wishes to volunteer her time and experience to serve in this role.

Molly Jacobson

Molly has been a resident of Keene since 2006. She grew up in Concord, MA and was a summer resident in Keene throughout her life. She lives with her husband and children Soren (11th grade) and Elsa (8th grade). Molly received a BA from Colorado College and a Masters in Social Work from SUNY Albany. She is a Senior Psychiatric Social Worker at Essex County Mental Health Services (ECMHS) where she has worked for 15 years. Prior to ECMHS, Molly worked at North Country School in Lake Placid and Families First in Elizabethtown.

"As a community member, parent of children in the school, and a social worker, I deeply value the academic and social/emotional growth of our students. In my experience, KCS does an outstanding job in giving students a foundation for a successful life. I want to support the school in their continued evolution to address student and community needs. I believe strongly in healthy communication and collaboration within the school and in community partnerships."

Lauren Crowl

Lauren is interested in being a part of the Board of Education for several reasons.  She has lived in Keene for over 20 years and has chosen to stay here and raise her family here.  From the first year she lived here, it was very clear to her that there is a strong sense of community involvement in all institutions and programs available to our community.  This has always resonated with her and she has volunteered for many programs and been on several boards.  Lauren really enjoys community service and the connections she has made as a result.  As her boys are now entering 8th and 9th grades the school is a major focus in their lives.  Lauren has been interested in volunteering for the school board for years but did not feel she had the time until now.  Lauren believes Keene Central School has a lot to offer our students and also has a lot of potential on the horizon.  She would like to be a part of this future.  The education, support and success of our local kids is really important to her and she would like to be a part of this process even though she is not an educator herself.