P3 Urban Montessori Board Members

At P3 Urban Montessori, our board members are more than just leaders—they are passionate advocates for educational equity, innovation, and whole-child development. Each member brings a unique blend of professional expertise, community insight, and deep personal commitment to our mission.

Our board is composed of seasoned educators, nonprofit leaders, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and community builders who share a common goal: to ensure every child at P3 thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. With backgrounds in Montessori education, school leadership, youth development, public policy, and organizational management, our board provides strategic guidance grounded in both research and real-world experience.

This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures that decisions are made with both vision and practicality. From setting bold goals for student achievement to ensuring responsible stewardship of resources, our board members work collaboratively to support sustainable growth and high-quality learning experiences. Above all, they are committed to creating a school environment where students are seen, heard, and empowered.

Together, they are the driving force behind the success of P3 Urban Montessori—championing our students, uplifting our staff, and shaping a future where all children have access to transformative, inclusive education.

President

Freda Davis

Ms. Davis is a former Montessori parent and lifelong resident of Northeast OKC. With over 25 years of experience in law enforcement retired in 2023. Throughout her career, she held positions of increasing responsibility, culmination in her role as the reentry Affairs Coordinator for incarcerated felons. In this capacity she was responsible for providing custody, rehabilitation, and treatment services to felons within the prison system. Mrs. Davis holds a Master degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Vice President

Samone Taylor

Samone Taylor serves as Federal Programs Coordinator and is a passionate advocate for STEM education. She has served in roles spanning from classroom teacher to school district administrative support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Administration. She also holds a Special Education certification. Mrs. Taylor works with the community to increase STEM in marginalized areas.

Clerk

Jill Geiger

Ms. Geiger is a 5th generation Oklahoman and a native of Wynnewood, Oklahoma. After completing high school in Norman she pursued a BA from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and a MS at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. While in Hawaii Ms Geiger worked as a legislative analyst for the House of Representatives where her passion for public policy ignited. Upon completion of her formal education she moved back to Oklahoma and began a 15 year career in the central budget office of Oklahoma State government serving the last decade as State Budget Director. She left the State to begin her own company June of 2019.

Member

Jesse Langston

Mr. Langston is a retired OG&E Executive who is an advocate for quality learning opportunities for children and is also well-connected to community resources. His expertise is in managing grants and access to corporate donors and partners.

Member

Ayana Lawson

Mrs. Lawson is a current private Montessori Parent and an OKC Thunder Executive who is passionate about improving access to public Montessori for children of color. Mrs. Lawson’s experience with private Montessori in Oklahoma as well as her business acumen are important to bring balance and expertise to the Board.

Member

Tory Perry

Mrs. Perry is an advocate for the Northeast OKC community and is a former Montessori parent who paid private school tuition for her child to have a Montessori experience in OKC. Mrs. Perry is a fierce advocate for children, as evidenced by her service on the Positive Tomorrow Board. Mrs. Perry is a product of northeast Oklahoma City and has vested interest in the success of children in this area.