The General McLane School District School Board Directors consists of nine members, each elected for a four-year term of office.

Board members serve without compensation and have the primary task of formulating and evaluating all policies necessary for the operation of the school district.

The Board meets twice monthly (except for July), on the second and third Wednesdays of the month at the Dr. Therese Walter Education Center, McDonald Board Room. Each regular business meeting is advertised in the legal section of one of our local newspapers and meeting dates are posted on the doors of the Education Center.

Meet the General McLane School Board

Region: At Large
Term Expires: 12/26
Email: kevinwebber@generalmclane.org

 

Mr. Webber has been a member of the Edinboro community for the past 38 years as a General McLane graduate, a General McLane coach, and most importantly, as a parent to another generation of Lancers. Mr. Webber has dedicated the last 23 years to work in fields of non-profit, mental health and education. As a former classroom teacher, he currently works as a supervisor and education consultant for the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5.

 

“I believe that a strong community begins with educated citizenry. As a school board member, I feel that I can best support this endeavor by helping to provide informed and judicious governance. Our students deserve nothing less.”

 

Carrie Eastman Crow, Vice President

Term Expires: 12/26
Region: At Large
Email: carriecrow@generalmclane.org

Mrs. Crow proudly shares she is a fifth generation “townie.” She serves as the President of the General McLane School Board and as a Vice Chair of the General McLane Foundation. She is also the chair of the GMHS Holiday Arts Fair and a founding board member of the Edinboro Arts & Music Festival (the third weekend in May). She is also the mother of one General McLane alumnus and one current student (graduating in 2023). Mrs. Crow was formerly a commercial real estate development coordinator throughout the Northeast. She is currently a business manager of a local business and volunteers in her community.

Luke Lofgren, Treasurer

Region: Region 1
Term Expires: 12/25
Email: lukelofgren@generalmclane.org

Mr. Lofgren has lived in the General McLane area since 2011 and his wife graduated from General McLane. Four of his children have attended General McLane High School. His family chose to home school most of their school years and they have also used CCA Cyber School. Mr. Lofgren is a home-based IT Manager for Acxion LLC, an IPG company, where he has been since 2000. Mr. Lofgren holds multiple AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Azure, and IT certifications. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and he has started his Master’s Degree in Data Science.

“My basic purpose in government leadership is to advocate for my positions on issues as a duly elected representative. By being elected, voters select me based on how I align with their positions. Issues important to me include fiscal responsibility, educational achievement, and equitable treatment.“

Donald Ickes, Board Member

Region: At Large
Term Expires: 12/25
Email: donaldickes@generalmclane.org

Mr. Ickes has lived in Edinboro since 1957. He has been married to his wife, Sue, for 44 years. They have three children, all graduates of General McLane, and four grandchildren, two of whom are current General McLane students. Mr. Ickes is a retired educator of 35 years. He spent 25 of those years as a teacher and principal at General McLane High School.

“After retirement, I felt a need to give back to the district that I was fortunate enough to serve. I have always been interested in the success of the district and a strong supporter of the LANCERS!”

Dana Miller, Board Member

Mrs. Miller grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and has resided in McKean since graduated from Edinboro University since 2016. She and her husband are both school teachers, avid triathletes and parents to two wonderful children. Mrs. Miller earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Level Education with a certification in English Language Arts and Mathematics and also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. She is currently an 8th grade ELA and Algebra teacher.

“I became a GMSD board member because I wanted to make a positive impact in the community in which my family lives. I feel as though I compliment our board as a young professional that can offer a current perspective about education.”

 

Ashley Foulkrod-Olson, Board Member

Region: Region 2
Term Expires: 12/26
Email: ashleyfoulkrodolsen@generalmclane.org

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy Wise, Board Member

 

Region: Region 3
Term expires: 12/26
Email: timothywise@generalmclane.org

 

Dr. Wise has served on the General McLane School Board for 40 years. Following a career dedicated to education and serving as an English teacher at General McLane for years, he wanted to continue his service in public education as a board member and he has done exactly that. Dr. Wise has a daughter that teaches in the school district and grandchildren that attend General McLane currently. He lives in the Edinboro community and has been very involved there.

 

Brad Pattullo, Board Member

Region: Region 3
Term expires: 12/25
Email: bradpattullo@generalmclane.org