Our Leadership
The Euclid Public Schools Alumni Association is a volunteer-run organization.
Interested in becoming a Trustee or getting more involved with the Association?
Michelle Connavino, Executive Director, Class of 2004
Current Job: Deputy Director, PRE4CLE
Education:
Ohio University, BA, Middle Childhood Education
Teachers College Columbia University, MA, Education Leadership Policy and Politics
Euclid Schools Attended: Upson, Thomas Jefferson, Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Varsity Chorale, Big Show, Diving, and Cheerleading
Why you decided to join the board: Euclid Schools prepared me to be successful and set me on my career path to care about education and social justice. I want to give back to the district and help other alumni connect back to the schools.
Board of Trustees
Jessica Oslund Walters, President & Interim Treasurer, Class of 2004
Current Job: President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Cleveland
Education:
Case Western Reserve University, BA, English
Euclid Schools Attended: Upson, Thomas Jefferson, Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Key Club and Marching Band
Why you decided to join the board: I was excited for the opportunity to use my nonprofit leadership skills to support Euclid and my fellow Euclid Alumni!
Brittany Baker, VICE PRESIDENT, Class of 2007
Current Job: IT Corporate Recruiter, Prudential Financial
Education:
Wright State University, BA, Psychology
Ohio University, MBA
Euclid Schools Attended: Glenbrook, Forest Park, Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Euclid Marching Band, Drumline Battles, Sporting Events, and Drill Team
Why you decided to join the board: My plan is to engage and connect with alumni with a goal of strengthening the alumni network presence in the Euclid community.
Greg Fondran, Class of 1983
Current Job: Command Center Watch Stander, U.S. Coast Guard
Education:
Columbia University, BA, Urban Studies
Euclid Schools Attended: Wells, Forest Park, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Football, Basketball, Track and Field
Why you decided to join the board: To facilitate the camaraderie and networking of fellow Alumni who share their love for the Euclid Schools, to benefit past, present and future Alumni in unique and important ways.
BETH STEELE RADISEK, Past President, Class of 1983
Education:
The Ohio State University
Euclid Schools Attended: Euclid High School
Anna Sudar Jeffries, Class of 2005
Current Job: Public Information Officer, Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Education:
Ohio University, BS, Journalism
Euclid Schools Attended: Lincoln, Forest Park, Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Swimming, The Survey (writer and editor), and Key Club
Why you decided to join the board: I owe a lot to the Euclid Schools and wanted to give back. With some of the virtual opportunities that COVID has brought to light, I was excited to be able to participate remotely.
David Jeffries, Class of 2007
Current Job: Operations Manager, Ohio HD
Education:
Ohio University, BS, Communication with a focus in Video Production. Minor in Information Telecommunication Systems
Euclid Schools Attended: Upson, Forest Park, Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Big Show, Varsity Chorale, Forte, Choral Masters, AV Club, and Swimming
Why you decided to join the board: I decided to join the board to help further grow the network of talented Euclid alumni. With a strong alumni network, members can create new personal and professional relationships and give current students a path to a strong professional network right out of high school.
Rosemarie Schulz Wright, Class of 1960
Current Job: Retired, Associated Estates Corporation
Education:
Hillsdale College
Euclid Schools Attended: Central Elementary, Central Junior High, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Marching Band, Concert Band, and Big Show
Why you decided to join the board: I wanted to be a part of the association's revitalization alongside a team of remarkable graduates.
Christopher Papouras, Class of 1986, ex-officio
Current Job: Superintendent, Euclid City Schools
Education:
Miami University, BA, History and Political Science
Cleveland State University, MEd, Administration & Leadership
Euclid Schools Attended: Glenbrook, Euclid Central Middle School, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Wrestling
Why you decided to join the board: I'm proud of our school district!
Advisory Board
Ken Ferlito, Class of 1981
Current Job: Coordinator of State and Federal Programs, Euclid City Schools
Education:
The Ohio State University, BA, Music Education
Kent State University, MA, School Administration
Euclid Schools Attended: Wells, Forest Park Junior High, and Euclid High School
Favorite High School Activities: Big Show and Choir
Why you decided to join the board: I'm interested in Euclid and the schools!