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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Eberhard President Development Chair | Law School Professor, Native American Law | Alumni Grandparent |
| Jim Woeppel Vice President Finance & Facilities | Business, Maritime & Environmental Law | Community Supporter |
| Rob Fleming Treasurer Finance & Facilities Chair | Accounting | Community Supporter |
| William Sears Secretary | Real Estate | Alumni |
| Michelle McGee Equity,Diversity, & Inclusion Chair | Law Enforcement | Current Student Parent |
| Doug Pedegana Past President Trustee Affairs Chair Finance & Facilities | Technology Services | Alumni Parent |
| Katie DePuma Strategic Planning Trustee Affairs | Engineering | Current Student Parent |
| Leslie Thornton Strategic Planning Trustee Affairs | Human Resources | Community Supporter |
| David King Finance & Facilities Development | Business Law | Alumni |
| Carlos Basulto Strategic Planning Chair | Technology Services | Current Student Parent |
| Deirdre Coleman Trustee Affairs | Small Business | Current Student Parent |
| Hillary Shaw Development | Nonprofit Leadership | Current Student Parent |
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