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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Mission Statement

The Board of Trustees exists to establish policies and make decisions today that will ensure a continuing high-quality educational program consistent with the West Side Montessori mission now and for future generations.

The Board shall devote primary interest to planning, finance, and the hiring, support, and evaluation of the Head of School.  
The Board shall focus upon actions that will have long-term impact rather than upon the daily operations of the school.

The Board shall strive to keep the school mission-driven, equipped with a strategic plan and a strategic financial plan, tuition-driven, adequately funded, appropriately marketed, and governed by qualified and dedicated Trustees.

Board of Trustees

List of 14 members.

  • Laila Ariss 

    Mathematics & Curriculum Development Instructor
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  • Mary Breymaier 

    Retired, Ida Rupp Public Library
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  • Leslie Davis 

    iHeartMedia
    Account Executive
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  • Valerie Gecik 

    AnVa Spa and Salon
    Owner/stylist
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  • Obdulia Lula Jiamachello 

    Sylvania Township
    Human Resources Officer
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  • John Kraus 

    Retired, The Andersons, Inc.
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  • Tricia Miller-Purvis 

    Black Pearl Charters, Erie Islands Sailing School, and Erie Islands Power
    Owner & President
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  • Elizabeth Ononye 

    V Couture
    Director of Branding & Customer Experience
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  • Katelyn Oostra 

    ProMedica Physicians Oregon Pediatrics
    Pediatrician
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  • Diana Pienta 

    Fry Heating and Cooling
    Chief Financial Officer
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  • Lana Ridi 

    S&G Stores
    Executive Member and Full-Time Mother
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  • Niraj Shah 

    ProMedica Vision Associates
    Vitreoretinal Surgeon
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  • Elaine Sheehan 

    DMC Technology Group
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  • Clay Simpkins 

    Owens Corning
    Global Sourcing Commercial Excellence Leader
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