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 and has served on the Board since 2023. She currently has a learner in the Merganser class. Laura lives with her husband and two children in Kenmore, Washington. 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 has served on the boards of several educational institutions and advocacy organizations focused on improving the lives of migrant families. Laura enjoys kayaking, reading romance novels, and belting out Taylor Swift songs in her kitchen. 

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. 

Tiff Stoner

Tiff is a strong believer in empowering children with independence and building a community that values active engagement.

Tiff is a Financial Advisor at Avier Wealth Advisors, where she provides expertise in company benefits to tech employees on the Eastside and Seattle. She is passionate about active community involvement and serves as Secretary-Treasurer on the board of directors for a civil liberties organization.

In her spare time, Tiff enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two young daughters. They love skiing, snowboarding, and rock climbing together as a family. Tiff is an avid sports fan, enthusiastically supporting the Seattle Reign, Sounders, and cheering on her alma mater, the University of Utah, at every opportunity.

Miranda Suri

Miranda became a part of the Attic Learning Community in 2023 when her son joined the Quail classroom. For the two years prior, she was a parent in the Field and Forest. Miranda is currently a full time stay at home parent to her son (now in Snow Goose), but previously was a professor of Archaeology and Anthropology at Queens College in New York. Miranda also ran an archaeological field school in Honduras where she trained undergraduates in archaeological method and theory and, from 2005-2008 taught at Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland. She received her PhD in Anthropology in 2005 from the University of Pennsylvania and has published numerous articles in scholarly journals as well as edited a volume on Feminist Anthropology.

Miranda lives with her husband and son in Redmond, WA. She enjoys gardening, practicing gyrotonics, hiking, and spending time in nature. She is very excited to support the Attic Learning Community through service on the Board of Directors.