Kim Cassford
Board Member
Vice President
kcassford@reachingoutnow.org
Kim Cassford grew up in the Village of Babylon on Long Island’s South Shore. During the summer months, the Fredshore Beach Club served as a beloved community hub and youth center. Originally gifted to the neighborhood by developer Cadmen Fredericks, the club provided an affordable, family-focused waterfront space where Kim and her friends could ride their bikes, swim, play on the playground, meet up with other kids, and enjoy games of cards under the open-air pavilion. Occasional treats from the concession stand and end-of-summer “field day” celebrations hosted by parents added to the magic of those formative years.
Kim’s husband, David, grew up on the Isle of Wight, England, where he also benefited from a vibrant local youth center. Together, they credit these positive early experiences with shaping their values and commitment to community. It is this shared belief that drives Kim’s deep support of Reaching Out Now, and she is honored to serve on its board.
Since moving to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 2008, Kim has been actively involved in supporting nonprofit initiatives throughout the region. She holds an accounting degree from Dowling College and currently works full-time as a consultant specializing in family office services.
Marlena Conner
Board Member
Mentor Liaison (school support)
mconner@reachingoutnow.org
Marlena Conner was born and raised in Houston, Texas. As a child, she moved many times but had some wonderful experiences. Marlena has three grown children and one grandson, these additions have taught her so much about herself and who she is.
At the age of twenty-nine Marlena received a bachelors in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, with endorsements in special education, bilingual education and the newest one, in mathematics. She now teaches the 8th grade as Skyline Middle School. She enjoys living and working in the community and wants to see it grow and flourish.
Jessica Mathews
Board Member
Secretary
jmathews@reachingoutnow.org
Jessica Mathews was born and raised in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. She is currently a stay at home mom and has her two beautiful daughters. She enjoys attending her daughter’s many activities, spending time with her husband on their farmette and volunteering in the community. Her passion is advocating for children, Youth and families, but her passion is promoting the importance of children’s mental health. Her goal is to bring awareness to this important topic so we can help as many children as possible. She believes in being proactive and ensuring all of our youth are heard.
Sina May
Board Member
At Large
smay@reachingoutnow.org
Sina grew up on the outskirts of Front Royal and graduated from Warren County High School in 2004. After high school, she and her husband moved to the central coast of California where she attended college and earned her degree in Computer Science. They moved back to Virginia in 2013, where they now own a home and raise their two boys. She works full-time in web development and also uses her technology skills to support local businesses and non-profits.
As an alumni of the Warren County Public School system, she’s devoted to supporting the school community around her in any way she can.
Christie Sibert
Board Member
Director of Finance
csibert@reachingoutnow.org
Christie Sibert is the payroll supervisor at Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS). She has been in her current position for 6 of her 18 years at FPCS. The other 12 years she worked in various areas of the finance department.
Sibert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Shepherd College, and a Master of Science in Education in School Business Leadership from Wilkes University. She is also a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations through the Association of School Business Officials International.
She grew up the daughter of a preacher so she spent her teen years and most of her adult life volunteering in kids and youth ministry in her home church. She resides in Front Royal, VA, with her husband and son.
Teketia Smith
Board Member
Leadership Program Director
tsmith@reachingoutnow.org
Teketia was born and raised in Keswick, VA right outside of Charlottesville. She graduated in 1993 from Albemarle High School and went on to attend George Mason University. She is a wife and mother of three.
She has spent the last 17 years in the school system working closely with students and parents. She has come to find that her greatest passion is being a friend and supporting all she comes in contact with.
