Board of Directors

Emma Hodgson

Emma is Director of Student Experience at Villa Academy, Laurelhurst, where she has been for five years. Emma’s background and BA are in Outdoor Education and she believes in the power of experiential learning to help children grow and learn about themselves, each other and their environment. Originally from England, Emma has lived in Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland working initially as an outdoor program designer & facilitator and then as a teacher in International Schools. Six years ago she moved to the US with her wife. She loves being surrounded by mountains, lakes and the ocean and enjoys weekends spent camping with friends. Emma is a steadfast supporter of the Seattle Seawolves, Seattle’s rugby team.

Laura Latta

Laura joined the Attic Learning Community as a parent in 2020. As an estate planning attorney, Laura works with Eastside and Seattle-area families. She received her JD from The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 2006; and her Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego State University (magna cum laude) in 2002.  Laura co-founded Lawyer Moms Action and Lawyer Moms Foundation which advocated for migrant families throughout the family separation and detention crisis. She served as the Chapter Leader of the Washington State Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America in 2017 and 2018. Most recently, in 2023, Laura was recognized as an “Outstanding Advocate” for her work as the Advocacy Co-Chair of the Moorlands Elementary School PTA.

Laura lives with her husband and two children (Snow Goose and Merganser) in Kenmore, Washington. She enjoys kayaking, following baseball, reading cheesy rom-coms, and trying (but mostly failing) to keep her houseplants alive. She looks forward to continuing her work on behalf of children and families as a member of the Attic’s Board of Directors.

Karen Lefohn

Karen has been a member of The Attic Learning Community since 2010 and relishes the time she spends volunteering alongside other parents and teachers who are passionate about educating and nurturing children to be the best version of themselves. She has worked as a children’s ski instructor, volunteers as a catechist in a Montessori setting, and uses her apparel design degree and experience to support The Attic’s annual spring play. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their three Attic learners.

Caitlin McLane

Caitlin has been teaching in independent schools for 15 years. She currently teaches history, advises 11th and 12th graders, and serves as the Social Science Discipline Lead at Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland. Before coming to Eastside Prep, Caitlin taught at the Emma Willard School in New York, St. Mark’s School in Boston, and the Baldwin School in Philadelphia. She earned her BA in History from Colgate University and her MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago. Caitlin moved to Seattle in 2017 and lives in Montlake with her partner and two young children.

Joshua Reid

Joshua has been part of The Attic Learning Community since 2009 and graduated in 2013. Despite his upbringing in the esteemed Mercer Island School District, Joshua’s transition to the Attic for high school was a pivotal moment that cultivated his self-confidence and passion for learning that continues to this day. He spent his next four years obtaining a Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management degree from Western Washington University and is now a proud Seattle resident. Professionally, Joshua has spent time working in the aerospace field and now the biopharmaceutical field as a Material Planner for Pfizer. Outside of work, Joshua enjoys spending his time with his wife and first child, walking his sheepadoodle, and rooting on the Mariners.