Meet Our Team
As Executive Director of Far + Wise, Sam Herrick brings over 20 years of experience in education to his leadership role, guiding the organization’s vision, operations, and growth. His career has spanned the classroom and the front office—serving as a 5th grade ecology teacher, dean of students, and school principal—giving him a deep and practical understanding of what young people and educators need to thrive.
Sam's leadership is grounded in his belief in the potential of every child. He is continually inspired by students who lean into challenges and push through to new levels of success. At Far + Wise, he draws on this philosophy to build programming that supports personal growth, community connection, and long-term impact.
Sam was a founding board member of the East Bay School for Boys and is a current board member of the Sun Valley Youth Hockey Association. He holds a Master’s degree in School Leadership from Columbia University and remains dedicated to nurturing environments where young people can discover their strengths and grow with confidence.
Executive Director, Far + Wise
Sam Herrick
Maggie brings over two decades of experience to Far + Wise, with a career teaching at all levels, from middle school to PhD candidates, across the United States, Shanghai, Bangkok, Budapest, and beyond. A former collegiate lacrosse coach, her background in domestic and international education and athletics gives her a deep appreciation for intentional design and the importance of strong personal connections.
Grounded in her belief that education should center on each student's unique identity, Maggie is passionate about building pathways that empower young people to discover diverse opportunities in pursuit of their individual goals.
A certified Teacher-Librarian and former English teacher, Maggie has a lifelong love of language. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature with her family or traveling the globe. Locally, you will most often find her tucked into a Wood River Valley library nook.
Career Center Director
Maggie McKee
Millie has over ten years of college and career counseling experience. While at Wood River High School, she significantly increased the first generation Go-On rate. In addition to her experience in education, Millie worked as an engineer for Frito-Lay and as a technical sales representative for Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems.
College and Career Counselor