Board of Directors

Greg Fuson

Greg Fuson is the proud parent of two creative, inquisitive, Rising Sun-educated children. He is a conference planner with 25 years of experience designing educational events infused with art, music, drama, emotion and entertainment. Because, to paraphrase Maya Angelou, within a short time people won’t remember specifically what you told them—but years later they’ll recall with perfect clarity how you made them feel. Greg has served on the Rising Sun board since 2020.

Sylvia Loveless

Sylvia is the director of Montessori Training Center in Carmichael. She has been in the Montessori field as: a Montessori preschool teacher; the founder and director of a Montessori school in Honolulu; a professor (in the Education dept., Montessori track) at Chaminade University, Honolulu; a Montessori elementary teacher (California); an instructor at, and finally the owner and director of, Montessori Training Center.

With all this experience in the field, she has had opportunities to observe in many Montessori schools, from the truly authentic to the “Montesorta”. She appreciates Rising Sun’s adherence to the highest standards in Montessori education. The faculty, from the Head of School down, all demonstrate deep knowledge of Montessori principles, which allow the students to thrive. Sylvia is honored to serve as a member of the Board for this outstanding school.

Gabriel Rivera

Gabriel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University. After completing his undergraduate studies, Gabriel moved to the Folsom area to join Intel, where he gained extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Operations. He is currently employed at Micron, where he is continuing to hone his business skills.

Gabriel’s connection to Rising Sun is deeply personal. As a proud Montessori graduate from his early years and the son of Margarita Rivera, a founding member of Rising Sun, Gabriel is committed to continuing his mother’s legacy of supporting exceptional education.

Tiffany Waterhouse (Tidwell)

Professionally, Tiffany serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer for Mercy Medical Group.  She has enjoyed a 20-year career in Human Resources with a dedicated focus on organizational effectiveness, culture, improvement, mediation, communication and conflict.

On a personal front, Tiffany has two children, both of whom either have attended or are still attending Rising Sun Montessori (RSMS). Her son, now 17 and at the start of his senior year attended RSMS from 6th-8th grade. Transitioning from a traditional public school to RSMS ha life changing impacts for her son. Mr. Karl in particular was an incredibly positive influence, helping him realize his capabilities and potential, natural approaches that encouraged him to
think for himself. He regularly regards Mr. Karl as his favorite teacher. Her daughter, now in 4th grade, has attended RSMS since kindergarten. The educational approach of the Montessori Method has brought out the natural leadership within her children, coping skills that are transferable and timeless.

It is for this reason that Tiffany was enthusiastic to join the RSMS Board. She has great passion to help contribute additional ways to maintain resources and child programs that enhance/secure the sustainability of the school.  Tiffany Waterhouse (Tidwell) has served on the Rising Sun Montessori Board of Directors since June 2023.