Chairperson

Joe Drotos: Parent Member

joe.drotos@greatexpectationsschool.com

Joe Drotos is a parent of 2 kids at GES. When not parenting he works as a software developer.

Term Ends: 2028

Vice Chairperson

Andrea Orest: Parent Member

andrea.orest@greatexpectationsschool.com

507-696-3995

Andrea Orest is a parent board member of 3 children at GES.  She works for Cook County Public Health as a Prevention Specialist/Public Health Educator. 
Term Ends: 2026

 

Secretary

Member At Large

Erin Choi:  Educator

erin.choi@greatexpectationsschool.com
218-428-1144

Erin is a Special Education Teacher, and has a spouse and children at GES. She has taught at a number of districts and this is her first time serving on a school board.
Term Ends: 2026

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Treasurer

Sara McManus: Parent Member

sara.mcmanus@greatexpectationsschool.com
218-387-4537

Sara is a parent board member at GES. She has served on the board since 2021 and is also part of the Finance Committee. She has one child attending GES.
Term Ends: 2027​

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Member At Large

Nathan Fell : Educator

nathan.fell@greatexpectationsschool.com

Nathan teaches Science and Math to 5th and 6th graders at GES, where he is known for his classroom creatures, Science labs and Maker's Space project. 

Term Ends: 2027

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Member At Large

Sarah Einreich : Community Member

sarah.einreich@greatexpectationsschool.com

Sarah is new to the community and hoping to support the GES values and mission.

Term Ends: 2028

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Board Committees:

Personnel: Rachael Lehman, Andrea Orest

Board Development: Joe Drotos, Andrea Orest

Finance: Sara McManus, Beth Ferry, Yafa Napadensky

*Board Committees meet at Work Meetings.  Additional meetings will be posted a minimum of 3 days prior to the meeting.