Our Team

JARROD BOLTE
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Jarrod is the founder of Bedtime in a Box and has spent over 20 years working in education and the non-profit sector. He worked as a teacher, school administrator, and was the Executive Director of the office of Teaching and Learning in Baltimore City Public Schools. Jarrod has also worked on a number of national education initiatives to align services to improve educational and health outcomes for disadvantaged youth.

ADARA CARTER

Associate

Adara joined our Team in September 2024. She is responsible for packing and customizing Bedtime in a Box and Learning in a Box Boxes, receiving and tracking inventory, and helping to keep all aspects of our warehouse operating smoothly.

WENDY BOLTE
Director

Having been involved with Bedtime in a Box since it's inception, Wendy officially joined the Improving Education team in 2018. Wendy manages the operations, purchasing, partnerships and development for Bedtime in a Box and Learning in a Box, as well as provides organization-level support for operations and finances. She spent the first 20 years of her career as a Legal Analyst negotiating complex financial contracts and advising traders and business units on applicable legal rules and regulations.

ESTELA MONTILLA

Associate

Estela joined the Team in October 2024. She is responsible for packing and customizing Bedtime in a Box and Learning in a Box Boxes, receiving and tracking inventory, and delivering Bedtime and Learning Boxes to our Partners.