The RREF consists of Rocky River parents and community members who are passionate about seeing our schools, teachers, and most importantly, our students succeed.
Officers
Joe Calabrese President
Mason Oatey Vice President
Lenny Bonyak Treasurer
Jenny Dieringer Secretary
Board Members
Anne Banas James Broderick Erin Clark Lia Fresty Breda Hill Lynn Lazzaro Melissa Mayer Justin Reed Shelby Roberts Larry Seiler Nikie Sturman Maureen Tracey
Mitch Bihuniak Carolyn Castrovince Mandy Copeland Shannon Gilfillan Kylie Karpel Jason Makii Maria Melacrinos Jennifer Rieker Jocelyn Rood Chris Snyder Liz Sylvain Sarah van Raalten
Alternate Trustees
Brandy Chittester Ryan Hartzell
Matt Knickman Jessica Spachner
Honorary Trustees
Kerry Capka Stacey Clevenger Laurie DeRoma Richard Donaldson Herb Harpster Judy Hudson Anne Jones Lisa Lawrence Jeff Marshall Adam Nazette Michelle Pike Greg Robinson Brian Smith James Spallino Karen Weger
Frank Cercone Elaine Cook Tom Dewey Dave Furry Russell Harris Brett Jaffe Thomas LaMotte Ana Locci Priscilla Mohr Mayme Mylen Patthoff Meredith Reusser Brian Sindelar Victor Smole Porter Vergon Dave Westerfield
Ex-Officio
Adham Schirg Superintendent
Lauren Negrey Board of Education Rep
Shelby Roberts Rocky River PTA Council Rep
Staff Representatives
Liz Anderson Curriculum Liaison
Diane Beer Office Manager
Leslie Rossi Kim Reddy ESC Support
Are You Interested in Being a Board Member
Complete the board interest form for the possibility of becoming a member of the Board of Trustees for the Rocky River Education Foundation
Thursday, September 26, 2024 Thursday, November 14, 2024 Thursday, January 23, 2025 Thursday, March 27, 2025 Thursday, May 22, 2025
All meetings will be held at 7:30 pm.
The Executive Board will meet at 6:45 p.m. on the above dates.
Location will be at Professional Development Center (old gym) at Beach School.
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.
NOTE: These meetings are for Board Members only.
Committee Meeting Schedule
Finance Committee
January 17, 2025 – 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach April 11, 2025- 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach July 11, 2025- 8:30-9:00 AM – RREF office at Beach
Grants Committee
March 3, 2025 – 7 PM – Curriculum Library at Beach
Donor Development
February 3, 2025 – 6-9 PM – RRMS Media Center
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.Â