Welcome to the
Board of Education
Board Members
Mary Seawell - At Large - President
Before joining the board, Mary worked for Get Smart Schools to create an MBA in School Leadership at the University of Denver. She is a past Executive Director of both the Sturm Family Foundation and Judi’s House, a grief center for children. Read more...
Happy Haynes - At Large - Vice President
A native Denverite, Allegra attended Denver Public Schools and received a BA degree with honors from Barnard College at Columbia University in New York City. Her nickname, Happy, is derived from the Spanish translation of her first name, Allegra. Read more...
Anne Rowe - District 1 - Treasurer
Over the past 25 years, Anne has served on a number of nonprofit community boards that address the needs of Denver's kids, including leadership positions with the Colorado Children's Campaign, Girls Inc. and the Children's Museum of Denver. Read more...
Andrea Mérida - District 2 - Secretary
For commentary, what's new in southwest Denver schools and more about Andrea Mérida, visit her website at http://andreamerida.com. She can also be reached via Facebook (http://facebook.com/andreafordpsboard) and via Twitter (http://twitter.com/andreamerida). Read more...
Jeannie Kaplan - District 3
Kaplan was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 2, 1945. Both of her parents were public school teachers: her mother was a music teacher; her father was a history/social studies teacher. Kaplan attended public schools and graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in American Culture. Read more...
Landri Taylor - District 4
Landri Taylor is the Region 4 district director with tremendous passion, an impeccable reputation and firm integrity. Prior to taking the helm of the Urban League, Landri was the Vice President of Community Affairs for Forest City Stapleton, Inc.
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Arturo Jimenez - District 5
Elected in 2007, Arturo Jimenez is the newest member of the Board of Education representing Northwest and West Denver. Arturo graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with degrees in Sociology and Ethnic Studies and has a Juris Doctor Degree from the CU School of Law. Read more...
