Our School Board
Guidance, inspiration and support from local business owners, community leaders and parents.
Board Member
Ashley English, DC
Dr. Ashley Dickerson owns Spine & Sports Chiropractic in Oswego. She loves caring for the whole family, but specializes in children and athletes. Dr. Ashley continues study alternative therapies to improve the health and quality of life of her patients.
Board Member
Paul Hansen
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Paul Hansen is an RYT 200 and a Licensed Illinois Plumber. Paul is a journeyman plumber by trade and a yoga/meditation teacher by night at Sense of Samadhi Yoga Studio in Yorkville. Paul also owns Organic Affirmations INC and Heritage Plumbing.
Board Member
Deb Wehmhoefer
Deb's professional background includes business management, team development, owning a small franchise, serving 17 years in the non-profit and grant writing sectors, as well as many years working with for-profit companies. She supports GHCFE's mission of nurturing the whole child, fostering academic growth, mindfulness and learning life skills, while feeling part of a family.
Board Member
Erika Ritter
Erika is on staff at Grace Holistic and a mom of 3 boys. She loves talking with people, sharing stories, and learning about what makes us all unique. She enjoys spending time with her family, going on adventures together, running, working out, kayaking, and bike riding.
Board Member
Melissa Olvera
Melissa has a Doctor of Education degree with a concentration in adult learning and eLearning. Her current role is with an accounting firm based in New York, focusing on learning system technology, construction of interactive online learning content, accreditation for continuing education courses and compliance with state and national continuing education standards.
Board Member
Ken Olvera
Ken is an industrial mechanic and father of 6. He has been involved with his children's educational pursuits over the last 20+ years. Ken is also a Stephen Minister at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.
Board Member
Dawn Aulet
Dawn is the former lead teacher for the Transitions classroom, grades 5-6.