Erinne Roundy originally thought NDPA was a military school when a friend encouraged her to check it out. To her surprise, after her son got accepted into the school the year it opened, she realized it was quite the opposite (Erinne is always pleasantly-surprised by many things in life, by the way.) and couldn't be happier. Currently, she has 3 kids attending NDPA and eagerly awaits for her fourth and last child to start next year.

Erinne lives in Syracuse with her family. She graduated from Weber State University with a B.S. in Visual Communications/Design and a minor in Art History. Though she doesn’t have a job in the "field", she has done graphic design on the side since designing her own wedding announcement over 13 years ago. Currently she is employed with Lasting Impressions, but is fortunate to be able to do it from the comfort of her couch. She loves to draw, write, read, sing, work on genealogy, go biking with her family, and drink Dr. Pepper (though she is trying to break herself of the caffeine habit as she writes this bio).

Erinne is currently serving her 4th year on the POET board. Her first 2 years she served as the After-School Programs team leader; the past 2 years she has served as the secretary.

Along with serving on the POET board, she runs NDPA’s After-School Art program (K-6th grade) with Bonnie Miller. And though she doesn't consider herself an “artist”, she does describe herself as "creative". She is fulfilling her dream of exposing children to all aspects of art and has appreciate the support she has received from both the school and the parents with the program. She is also involved in NDPA’s annual art auction. She loves that the money raised at this function goes directly to the school and is used to provide materials, books, technology and other resources that will better enhance the kid's education.

Erinne feels that NDPA offers opportunities that are unlike those in other schools. She loves the parental involvement and knows that it only enhances a child's educational experience because as a parent you show your children through your actions (not just your words) that school and learning are very important to their future.