Board Members
Barbara L. Strain 1981
President
Barbara L. Strain was born and raised in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. She is a 1981 graduate of W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences, Keystone Farmer Degree recipient, and majored in Animal Science at Saul High School. Life circumstances pulled Barbara to another medical field. She is employed as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in Philadelphia and has a Master of Science in Nursing. Additionally, she is an adjunct Nursing professor at Montgomery Community College. Barbara is married and has three grown children and six grandchildren.
Barbara reflects that hard work and dedication is the key to success. She has been involved with Saul events since 2001 and one of the founding members of WB SAUL ALUMNI. Barbara's goal has always been to organize Saul High School’s Alumni Association to better serve the school. She enjoys in her spare time, spending time with her family and animals. Barbara is also involved with various community organizations in addition to her familial historical research.
Celeste Preston 2005
Vice President
Celeste Preston was born and raised in the Northwest section of Philadelphia, PA. She is a 2005 graduate of W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences, majored in Landscape Design, 2004-2005 Overall Secretary of the Philadelphia Chapter of the FFA, Greenhand Farmer degree and 2005 State Champion of the Landscape Nursery Division of the Pennsylvania State Regional Competition. She went on to compete nationally in Louisville, Kentucky with her team under the guidance of Barbara Brown. She was awarded a citation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a citation from the Philadelphia City Council for her agricultural achievements. After receiving several scholarships, she graduated from Delaware Valley University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design. She has had a career in the landscaping industry for over 20 years concentrating on grounds maintenance, container, landscape and garden design with an emphasis on facilities management. She is also a multidisciplinary artist/entrepreneur who loves fashion design, gardening, farming, teaching, garden coaching, community building/organizing, event planning and caring for children.
Alonna Whittle 2010
Treasurer
Alonna Whittle is the alumni board's treasurer beginning in 2025. Alonna, a proud 2010 Saul graduate, majored in small animal science and was a FFA officer throughout her time in Saul. She goes back to Saul to give back in various ways by serving as a speaker during speaker series events, talking to students about life after college, and donating to the alumni association at the annual Country Fair Day. Professionally, Alonna is a risk manager in the financial services industry, having graduated from Temple University with a degree in accounting in 2015.
Secretary (open position)
Sean Jones 2011
Board Member
Sean Jones is a passionate and experienced professional with a diverse background in event planning, horticulture, food service, and educational programming. A 2011 graduate of Saul High School and a former Pennsylvania FFA state officer, Sean is currently studying at Penn State University. He brings a unique blend of creativity, leadership, and community engagement to his work. As the creator of Night Bloom Solutions, Sean collaborates with various agricultural industries, assists with workshops for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and helps manage Saul's Flower Show webpage. He also serves as a board member for Events and Scholarships, demonstrating his commitment to mentorship and helping communities flourish.
Joseph Ward 2002
Board Member
Joey Ward is a proud graduate of W.B. Saul High School’s Class of 2002, where he earned his Keystone Degree and laid the foundation for his passion in agriculture. During his time at Saul, he participated in Export for Scholars, majored in Animal and Meat Sciences, and was actively involved in FFA, attending numerous events and showing livestock at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Today, Joey is a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where he combines his strong people skills with organizational expertise to support workforce development and employee engagement. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources to further strengthen his professional path and align his passion for people with career goals.
Outside of work, he has a small hobby farm where he raises goats, chickens, guineas, ducks, geese, and turkeys, a reflection of lifelong dedication to agriculture and the values first embraced at Saul. Whether in the field, the barn, or the workplace, he strives to live out the principles of hard work, growth, and service to others.
Kyle Goodwin 2004
Board Member
Kyle Godwin is a proud alumni and graduate of W.B. Saul High School of Agriculture Sciences’ class of 2004. After graduating Saul, he went on to Penn State University, where achieved his Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Kinesiology. During his 17 years working in the television entertainment industry, he’s received multiple Emmy, Webby and Peabody awards for his notable work as director and producer at ESPN and MSG Networks. Kyle currently resides in the Philadelphia area with his wife and three amazing daughters.
David Mora 1977
Board Member
Debra Olsen 1981
Board Member/Grant Writing
Anna Bellucci 1994
Board Member
Rosemary Eikov 1972
Board Member