Board of Directors
The Fire Mountain School Board of Directors is a dedicated group of individuals who share a deep passion for our mission and a strong commitment to the Fire Mountain community. Together, they work collaboratively to guide and support the continued growth and success of FMS
Hannah Clark - President
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Hannah Clark is an Oregon native who has lived with her family in Cannon Beach since 2014. She began her career as a teacher in the Seaside School District and currently is teaching Spanish/ELD at the Cannon Beach Academy. Hannah is mom to 2: Maya and Lev. She loves to run and do yoga, cook, read and be outside with her children. Hannah has been a part of the Fire Mountain community since 2023, when her daughter Maya joined the school. Hannah joined the board in May 2023 because of her love for community building, and excitement for continuing the legacy of Fire Mountain. Hannah is now the President of the Board. |
Maurie O'Dea - Former President
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Maurie O’Dea, an Oregon native, has lived in Cannon Beach with her family since 2015. The O’Deas have been at FMS since 2019 with their two sons: Shane is currently in 3rd grade, and Damian (FMS alum) is now in 7th grade at Seaside Middle School. Maurie began her service at the school as Volunteer Administrator before joining the board. She completed her term as Board President in 2025. The O’Deas are the proprietors of Kingfisher Farms in Nehalem and take pride in growing organic produce for our North Coast community.
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Rechele Plummer - Treasurer
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Rechele Plummer has lived on the Oregon Coast since 2012 and resides with her family outside of Seaside on a small farm.
Rechele's background is in perinatal health care and is currently a full time nursing student. She has two daughters; Mabel and Maggie. Mabel attended Fire Mountain School in 2019 prior to the pandemic and Maggie has been enrolled at FMS since 2023. Rechele joined the Board in hopes to continue to foster a community of collaboration and joyous learning. She enjoys beekeeping, gardening, cooking, hiking and being outdoors with her family. |
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Adria Badagnani and her husband, Dan, moved to the North Oregon Coast in 2019. In the Spring of 2020, they welcomed their daughter, who is now enrolled as a student at FMS. Adria's educational background is in performing arts, public speaking, and production management. She brings professional experience in higher education and nonprofit administration, as well as creative interactive experiences. She works as the Writing Program Lead for the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita and as practice manager for Oregon Coast Chiropractic and Mutter Chiropractic. Adria offers her skillset in written communications and collaborative project management to the FMS Board. She enjoys writing poetry, quiet time in the forest, creating ceremony aligned with the rhythm of the year, and culinary projects with her family.
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Karynn Fish - Secretary
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Karynn is a sixth-generation Oregonian who has lived on the North Coast since 2020, when her son, Elijah, joined Fire Mountain School as a third grader. Inspired by the loving community of educators, parents, and neighbors who make FMS such a special place, Karynn served on the Board from 2021–23 and recently returned as a parent-alumna member. Her son now attends Neah-Kah-Nie schools, where last year his English teacher was an original Fire Mountain School alumnus. Karynn also serves on the boards of the Oregon Coast Alliance and the Arch Cape–Falcon Cove Beach Community Club.
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Board Elders:
Liz Beckman. Liz Beckman lives in Cannon Beach and has been involved in Fire Mountain School for 4 decades. All four of her children attended Fire Mountain. Liz and Chris Beckman continue to be great supporters of our community. She has a fabulous green thumb, and often shares her flower garden's bounty with the school. We all learn so much from Liz and her experienced, learned and measured approach to develop and improve this community.
Vivi Tallman. Vivi too has been involved in Fire Mountain since the beginning. Vivi has worn many hats here at the school and has such a depth of Fire Mountain cultural knowledge. Her children attended the school, she lived here in the Cove for years, and she continues to share her talents and rich experience as both Board Treasurer and as an essential part of our Elders Council.
For more information about the Fire Mountain Board and Bylaws, contact Board President Hannah Clark at [email protected]
Liz Beckman. Liz Beckman lives in Cannon Beach and has been involved in Fire Mountain School for 4 decades. All four of her children attended Fire Mountain. Liz and Chris Beckman continue to be great supporters of our community. She has a fabulous green thumb, and often shares her flower garden's bounty with the school. We all learn so much from Liz and her experienced, learned and measured approach to develop and improve this community.
Vivi Tallman. Vivi too has been involved in Fire Mountain since the beginning. Vivi has worn many hats here at the school and has such a depth of Fire Mountain cultural knowledge. Her children attended the school, she lived here in the Cove for years, and she continues to share her talents and rich experience as both Board Treasurer and as an essential part of our Elders Council.
For more information about the Fire Mountain Board and Bylaws, contact Board President Hannah Clark at [email protected]