Board Members
Regan Vaughn
President
Regan's island roots go back to his childhood. Growing up, he spent his summers and holidays on the island, and jumped at an opportunity to move his family here in 2012. After studying engineering in college and a spending 20+ years in the hospitality industry, Regan draws on his past experiences to contribute to the Orcas Community as a former board member and volunteer coordinator at the Orcas Montessori School; a member of Montessori Advocacy for Public Schools; a founding organizer of the Annual Hops on the Rock Beer Festival; a regular volunteer at Orcas Island Elementary School; and a proud member of the Orcas Island Booster Club. After running Food & Beverage at Rosario Resort for several years, Regan now owns/operates two local businesses: Smokestack Services (Chimney Sweeping, Inspection and Consulting) and Draftworks (Draft Beer System Maintenance). He is the proud father of three island children - Atticus, Miette and Rowan (currently at Kaleidoscope) - and loving partner of Karen Meng. He brings experience in workplace systems/policy and hopes his strong belief positive work culture will help to grow and guide Kaleidoscope during his time on the board.
Kat Moore
Vice President
Betsy Wilson
Secretary
Born and raised in central Kentucky, Betsy Wilson moved to Orcas in 2014. Since then, Betsy has enjoyed working in the service industry and taken an interest in medicine, becoming a volunteer EMT in 2019. Presently, Betsy and her partner Nick work together as property managers and have one child, Charlie who attends the toddler room at Kaleidoscope. They enjoy the island life and believe Kaleidoscope is an amazing resource for more than just child care. As a board member she hopes to continue to strengthen the foundation of Kaleidoscope so it may continue to be a resource for islanders.
Amanda Caps
Treasurer
Amanda and family moved to Orcas Island in December of 2019...just in time for the pandemic to start. Kaleidoscope has been the center of our community on the island. I am so thankful for all of the kind hearted folks I have met through Kaleidoscope. Forest School is one of the big reasons why our family chose Orcas Island as our home. I grew up in the interior of Alaska and spent countless hours outside playing, imagining, and running free. Camping, boating, hiking, and exploring are some of my favorite activities. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have seen many studies that show the importance and value of time spent in childhood unstructured, outdoors. There are direct physical and mental health benefits related to this style of education. Time spent outdoors is priceless. Children are better able to regulate their bodies and emotions. It is imperative to me that I give our kiddo that wonderful start and do my part to help Kaleidoscope on its mission to provide reliable, high-quality childcare to the community for many years to come.
Renee Racik
Member
J. Renee Racik, MA, Perinatal Mental Health Counselor.
Renee joined the board in late 2021, excited to return to the Kaleidoscope community as a parent, after teaching in the toddler program ten years ago. She has a long history of providing support services for families, including as a doula and mental health counselor, and a brief stint as a toddler teacher (smile). She is most passionate to support the programming at Kaleidoscope as it is very needed to provide accessible childcare for island families (and have access to an amazing forest school, hello!). Renee also values the diversity of students, and the openness of the staff to identify and work with children who need extra support. Renee looks forward to being a part of the board to support the thriving community.
Sally Blumenthol-Mcgannon
(Neighbor Sally)
Member
Sally Blumenthal
I am an old nurse (pediatric ICU and then hospice) and therapist. I raised one son who now lives in Finland with his Finnish wife. I was on the board of his preschool many, many years ago. I started coming Orcas in 1978 to learn Therapeutic Touch which I use all of the time and ended up buying the house of one of my mentors. I just finished the first draft of my book The Joy of Dying. I love being neighbors with Kaleidoscope and hearing the kids call out "Hi neighbor Sally!"
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Jen Krauss
Member
Blurb about Jen coming soon!
Megan Vock
Member
Megan joined the board in spring 2024. She moved to Orcas in kindergarten and graduated from Orcas Island High School. She may have been overheard to have said she would never live on Orcas as an adult... However, after years studying and working as a nurse on the East Coast, then returning to Seattle and working as a Nurse Midwife for 5 years, she and her husband realized they couldn't think of a better place to raise their child. She is grateful to be back in the community that she knows first-hand creates magical childhoods. She believes Kaleidoscope is an integral part of this and is honored to support this island institution.