In 2018, the Parents Diversity Council was formed as a committee of the Bedford schools by former Superintendent Jon Sills. In 2019, we organized as a 501c3 and held our first educational event, focusing on race and equity issues. During COVID, we shifted online and hosted book clubs, speakers, and online meet-ups to keep social connections among students and families. Now, our board meetings remain online to make them more accessible to parents and caregivers, but our programs are in person, ranging from social outings for families, cultural events open to the community, and educational programs. To find out more about what’s coming up, click the “Get Involved” tab above.

Who We Are

The board and membership of the PDC are made up of parents and caregivers of the Bedford Public Schools who reside in Bedford, Boston, and on Hanscom Air Force Base. We are an all volunteer organization who give their time, talents, and passion to make Bedford a more inclusive place where all families feel they belong.

Our board members for the 2024-25 school year are:

• President - Kelly Korenak
• Vice President - Stacy Chandler
• Treasurer - C. Allison John
• Secretary - Anne Caron
• Fundraising Chair - Mark Mullins
• Stay & Play Coordinator - Lilly Younger
• Davis School Chair - OPEN
• Lane School Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
• JGMS Chair - OPEN
• BHS Chair - Heather Leavell

In addition, the Superintendent and METCO Director are advisors and non-voting members of our Executive Board.

If you would like to join our board or learn more, email [email protected]