Our Board
January 15, 2025 2026-07-06 18:40Our Board
Our Board
Meet our Board Members
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
Maria Melacrinos
President
Mandy Copeland
Vice President
Lenny Bonyak
Treasurer
Jenny Dieringer
Secretary
Board Members
Mitch Bihuniak
James Broderick
Carolyn Castrovince
Brandy Chittester
Erin Clark
Emad Estemalik
Jeremy Feador
Lia Fresty
Ryan Hartzell
Breda Hill
Kate Horne
Kylie Karpel
Matt Knickman
Lynn Lazzaro
Jason Makii
Melissa Mayer
Dave Pycraft
Justin Reed
Jennifer Rieker
Shelby Roberts
Larry Seiler
Chris Snyder
Jessica Spachner
Nikie Sturman
Liz Sylvain
Alternate Trustees
Ian Hoke
Maggie Male
Shannon Moulden
Honorary Trustees
Joe Calabrese
Kerry Capka
Frank Cercone
Stacey Clevenger
Elaine Cook
Laurie DeRoma
Tom Dewey
Richard Donaldson
Dave Furry
Herb Harpster
Russell Harris
Judy Hudson
Brett Jaffe
Anne Jones
Thomas LaMotte
Lisa Lawrence
Ana Locci
Jeff Marshall
Priscilla Mohr
Adam Nazette
Mayme Mylen Patthoff
Michelle Pike
Meredith Reusser
Greg Robinson
Brian Sindelar
Brian Smith
Victor Smole
James Spallino
Porter Vergon
Karen Weger
Dave Westerfield
Ex-Officio
Adham Schirg
Superintendent
Lauren Negrey
Board of Education Representative
Shelby Roberts
Rocky River PTA Council Representative
Staff Representatives
Liz Anderson
Curriculum Liaison
Diane Beer
Office Manager
Angelica Rogers
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
Board Meeting Schedule
2026-2027 Dates
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
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 9, 2026 – 8:30-9:30 AM – RREF office at Beach
April 17, 2026 – 8:30-9:30 AM – RREF office at Beach
July 10, 2026 – 8:30-9:30 AM – RREF office at Beach
Marketing/PR/Website/Newsletter Committee
September 23, 2025 – 7 PM – Rocky River Public Library
Gala Committee
January 13, 2026 – 6-8:30 PM – PD Center at Beach
All dates, times and locations are subject to change.Â
NOTE: These meetings are for Board Members only.
