Board of Trustees
The Explorer West Middle School Board of Trustees is comprised of a mix of parents, community members and alumni who all are connected by their commitment to developing a stellar, small learning community where young adolescents thrive. With the Board’s guidance and dedication, the school has recently reached some milestones:
- Significantly expanding school facilities to support dedicated educational spaces for all disciplines
- Achieving full enrollment and strong student retention rates
- Broadening development efforts with new revenue streams through grants, endowments and community partnerships
| Board Member Role / Committee | Professional Expertise | EW Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Basulto President Trustee Affairs | Technology Services | Alumna Parent |
| Christine Morrell Vice President Strategic Planning Chair Development | Marketing | Alumni Parent |
| David King Treasurer Finance and Facilities Chair Strategic Planning | Business Law | Alumnus |
| Deirdre Coleman Secretary Trustee Affairs Chair | Small Business | Alumna Parent |
| Latrice Brookens-yBarra Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | Civil Rights, City Governance | Alumnus Guardian |
| Christopher Clemons Finance and Facilities | Information Technology, Accounting | Current/Alumnus Parent |
| Eric Eberhard Past President Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | Law School Professor Native American Law | Alumni Grandparent |
| Sherman English Trustee Affairs Strategic Planning | Education | Retired Faculty |
| Danny Geiger Development Chair | Nonprofit Development | Current Parent |
| Doug Pedegana Past President Strategic Planning Finance and Facilities | Technology Services | Alumni Parent |
| William Sears Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Trustee Affairs | Real Estate | Alumnus |
| Michelle Ward McGee Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Chair | Law Enforcement | Current/Alumnus Parent |
| Jim Woeppel Past President Finance and Facilities Trustee Affairs | Business Maritime, & Environmental Law | Community Supporter |
| Barbara Frailey Head of School Staff Non-voting Member | Education, Educational Administration | Current Parent |
| Carol LaMotte Director of Finance and Operations Staff Non-voting Member | Strategic Finance, Accounting | Current/Alumnus Parent |
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