Northwest Education Services Board of Education

Pictured L-R: Beth Lajko, Joe Fisher, Jim Scherrer, Rachael Birgy, Nicki Brown, Liz Petrella, Lisa Thomas

Northwest Education Services is governed by an elected Board of Education comprised of seven members who represent the five counties the ISD serves.

Joseph Fisher, President
Antrim County -  Term Expires 6/2025

Rachael Birgy, Vice President 
Kalkaska County - Term Expires 6/2025

Elizabeth Petrella, Treasurer 
Grand Traverse County - Term Expires 6/2027

Lisa Thomas, Secretary
Grand Traverse County - Term Expires 6/2029

Jim Scherrer, Trustee 
Leelanau County - Term Expires 6/2027

Nicki Brown, Trustee
Benzie County - Term Expires 6/2025

Beth Lajko, Trustee
Grand Traverse County - Term Expires 6/2029

Board of Education Calendar 2024-25

Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of auxiliary aid or service to participate in the meeting, please contact Renee Childers at 231-922-6212 or email rchilders@NorthwestEd.org prior to the meeting.

Meet the Northwest Education Services Board of Education - Board Member Bios