Board of Directors
Our nonpartisan board reflects ICPE’s commitment to supporting public education in Indiana. Our board members serve or have served our Hoosier communities in a variety of ways. Our board includes educators, principals, district superintendents, state superintendents, legislators, equity advocates, parents, attorneys and business professionals.
Cathy Fuentes-Rohwer
Board Member & President
Former School Board Member, Monroe County Community Schools
Jim May
Board Member & Vice President
Advocate, Marketing Professional, “Carmel Schools Dad”
Marvin Ward
Board Member & Treasurer
School Finance Consultant, Former Business Manager Brownsburg Community Schools
Anne Duff
Board Member & Secretary
Board of School Trustees,
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Shelley Clark
Board Member
M.B.A., Advocate, Past President Washington Township Parent Council Network
Dr. Phil Downs
Board Member
Associate Professor – Franks School of Education, Trine University; Retired Superintendent Southwest Allen County Schools
Sarah Ferraro
Board Member
Civic Engagement Advocate, Political Strategist, Grassroots Organizer, Nonprofit Leader
Dr. Sheron Fraser-Burgess
Board Member
Professor Emerita of Social Foundations and Multicultural Education, Educational Equity Expert, Democracy Advocate
Dr. Tony Lux
Board Member
Retired Superintendent Merrillville Community Schools
Dr. Jennifer McCormick
Board Member
Former State of Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction 2017-2021
Keri Miksza
Board Member
Advocate, Hardware Sales Representative
Dr. Patricia Payne
Board Member
Director, Indianapolis Public Schools Racial Equity Initiative
Leslie Rittenhouse
Board Member
Retired School CFO; Former IDOE Senior School Business Financial Analyst; Former School Board Member
MaryAnn Schlegel Ruegger
Board Member
Attorney
Dr. Victor Smith
Board Member & Co-Founder
Retired Teacher & Principal, Former Associate Director Indiana Urban Schools Association
Joel Hand
General Counsel, Lobbyist & Co-Founder
Attorney, Joel Hand Law
Emeritus Board Members
Our Emeritus Board Members serve in an advisory capacity, offering historical perspective, institutional memory, and strategic guidance drawn from their prior leadership and experience. While they no longer hold formal governance responsibilities, they continue to support the organization through advocacy, mentorship, and ambassadorship. As trusted advisors and champions of our mission, they help us stay grounded in our roots while continuing to build connections and open doors in the community.
Dountonia S. Batts
Emeritus Board Member
J.D., M.B.A.,
Education Justice Advocate,
IPS Community Coalition
Tim Skinner
Emeritus Board Member
Former Indiana State Senator 2002-2014, Retired Teacher
Dr. Suellen Reed
Emeritus Board Member
State of Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction 1993-2009
Glenda Ritz
Emeritus Board Member
State of Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction 2013-2017
Marilyn Shank
Emeritus Board Member
Accredited Public Relations Professional
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