MEET THE BOARD
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Trustees
Julie Feasel, President (2025)
Julie Feasel and her husband, John, have lived in the district since 1997. Their two daughters, Meghan (OHS 2009) and Brigid (OHS 2013) grew up in the district. Julie has served on many Olentangy school district committees and spent over 15 years on the Olentangy Local School Board. She graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana with a degree in Mass Communications. She is currently a Director at Inspire PR Group where she utilizes her communications expertise for state and national clients.
Felita Moran, Vice President (2025)
Felita is a Global IT Leader for DHL Supply Chain and a seasoned project management professional. She is married to Tony and they have two daughters in Olentangy Schools (Orange HS and Berkshire Middle). Felita completed her undergraduate work at Bowie State University in Maryland and her graduate Studies from the University of Maryland with an MBA and IS Masters degree.
Lived in District: since 2015
Philanthropic/Volunteer: Past Walnut Creek Elementary PTO President, Current Berkshire Middle School PTO Board member, Volunteer for Orange High School Theater program. Olentangy School Board Student WellBeing and Mental Health Adhoc Committee Member and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (Columbus, OH Graduate Chapter)
Steve Koehrsen, Treasurer
Steve is a CPA serving as the Director of Internal Audit at Covetrus, Inc. in Dublin and graduated from Wittenberg University. Steve lives in Delaware with his wife and daughters, one a graduate of Olentangy High School and the other a student at Berlin High School.
Mikki Nelson, Secretary
Mikki is the Director of Special Education – Compliance and Related Services for Columbus City Schools. Her undergraduate degree is from The University of Alaska-Fairbanks, her master's degree from Bowling Green State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. She lives in Lewis Center with her husband and daughter, who attends Olentangy Schools.
Lived in District: Since 2018
Philanthropic: Supports Rock City Church inner-city student food/clothing initiative, American Cancer Society
Kate Bogan
Kate and her husband, Kyle, have lived in the district since 2013. They have 2 children, Rylee and Drew, who both attend the Olentangy Local Schools. Kate earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in Early Childhood Education and earned her Masters degree from Walden University in Early Literacy. Kate taught in the Marion City Schools District for 13 years, spending 10 years as a classroom teacher and 3 years as a literacy coach. Kate then spent several years as a stay at home mom. She is currently the billing specialist at North Orange Family Dentistry.
Philanthropic/Volunteer: Kate supports the Autism Society of Central Ohio, Free to Smile Foundation, and Compassion International. Kate has volunteered for the Cheshire Reads program and recently volunteered with OEF on the ZOOlentangy Committee. Kate and her husband established the North Orange Family Dentistry Scholarship with the Delaware Community Foundation in 2017. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Delaware County Senior going to an accredited college or university or trade school seeking a degree in health sciences.
Bob Lamb
Bob Lamb has been a resident of Olentangy School District for over 2 years. He is married to Krystina Lamb, 14 years, and they have two boys Connor (6) and Owen (4). Bob is Senior Vice President at Connect Real Estate, overseeing commercial and market rate apartment development. Bob has a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Development degree from Cleveland State University, and a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.
Dean Prall
Dean and his wife have a son in Olentangy Schools. Dean graduated from Kent State University majoring in Finance. He has worked for various insurance companies doing statistical reporting and project management.
Lived in District: Since 2005
Philanthropic: Dean volunteers for Honor Flight Columbus, USO, Source Point/Meals on Wheels as well as Olentangy Schools Redistricting and Student Advocacy Committee. Dean is also the Treasurer for Olentangy For Kids PAC.
Christian Ross
Christian and his wife relocated to Central Ohio from Tennessee in 2021, and they have three children enrolled in Olentangy Schools. Christian is a proud alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Journalism & Electronic Media. Since graduating in 2011, he has spent nearly his entire career working in public education as a strategic communications professional, and he currently serves as the Director of Communications for Olentangy Schools.
Shane Shoaf
Shane has been part of the One Olentangy family for a decade serving students and families at Orange Middle School. He earned degrees from Otterbein University and Wright State University to pursue teaching and his administrative career. With experience as both a teacher and Assistant Principal, Shane currently serves as a Curriculum Supervisor in Olentangy Local Schools. He lives with his wife, Margaret, an intervention specialist at Berlin Middle School, in Dublin, OH.
Christi Takacs
Christi and her husband have two children in Olentangy Schools. Christi graduated from the University of Arizona with an Undergraduate degree in Family Studies and Human Development and then went on to graduate from Arizona State University with a Masters in Social Work. Christi and her family have lived in Arizona, Louisiana and now Ohio.
Lived in District : Since 2018
Philanthropy: Oak Creek PTO, Supporter of Ronald McDonald House and United Way.
Libby Wallick
Libby lives in Powell with her husband and their three young daughters. Libby is a doctoral candidate at Concordia University Chicago working on a PhD in Teacher Leadership. Presently, she works with pre-service teachers as an adjunct professor at Columbus State Community College and as a cohort facilitator with Western Governors University.
Lived in District: Since 2017
Philanthropic: Living in Liberty Community Improvement Corporation Board of Directors, Liberty Township PR & Special Events Committee, OLSD Key Communicator, OLSD Redistricting Committee, Ohio Department of Education Teacher Leader Liaison, Ohio Department of Education Computer & Technology Model Curriculum Writing Team, Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio Board of Directors
Jhera L. Woodard
Jhera lives in Lewis Center with her husband and two children, and has been an Olentangy School District resident since June 2017. Jhera’s undergraduate degree is from Youngstown State University and her dual graduate degree is from University of Phoenix. She is currently employed with AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio and teaches adjunctly with Franklin University.
Lived in District: since 2017
Philanthropic Organizations: Serves as OOMS PTO Treasurer, Patrons of Orange Performing Arts Boosters (PopArts) Vice-President, and Ohio Association for Healthcare Quality (OAHQ) board member
Steve Sargent
Steve is currently the principal at Freedom Trail Elementary School. Steve grew up in Olmsted
Falls and is a graduate of Miami University. He and his wife have two children.
Lived in District: Over 15 years
Philanthropic Organizations: Steve is active in Olentangy for Kids
Dave Ison - Legal Counsel
Dave lives in Powell with his wife. They have been Olentangy Local School District residents since 1987. Their four children attended Olentangy Local Schools K-12. All four graduated from universities and have embarked on successful careers.
Lived in District: Over 30 years.
Philanthropic: Worked with Olentangy for Kids in many early campaigns; Co-Founder of Olentangy Friends of Football