Our Board & Staff

Our Staff

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Sandi Mauer

Email Address: slmauer@sdlancaster.org
Phone Number: 717-391-8660

Sandi has worked for the foundation since 2014. Prior to her employment with LEF she was active in the School District of Lancaster as a parent of two children who attended district schools from Kindergarten through graduation.

Alumni Staff

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Jeremiah Miller

Email Address: jeremiahlmiller@sdlancaster.org
Phone Number: 717-399-6418

Jeremiah Miller is a proud 2000 graduate of McCaskey High School and majored in communication studies at Appalachian State University. Before returning to McCaskey, Jeremiah worked in development for the Lancaster County Food Hub during the capital campaign that established its new food bank on N. Queen St. He loves keeping the McCaskey family connected through its shared “McCaskey Pride.”

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Kathy Arnold

Email Address: kathylarnold@sdlancaster.org
Phone Number: 717-399-6418

Kathy is a 1967 graduate of McCaskey and serves as class Secretary and reunion organizer. She began working in the McCaskey Alumni Office in 2003 and continues as part-time assistant to the Director. Her mother, brothers and sister are all McCaskey graduates along with both daughters- Nikki DeWitt Wible ’90 and Sophie Rowen ’07. We are all “McCaskey Proud.” Kathy also volunteers in the Lancaster Community.

Our Board Members

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Christine Carrigan

Chris is a parent of a current McCaskey student, an alumni and proud member of the class of 1986. She became involved with PTO when her eldest son was in kindergarten & joined LEF when he graduated in 2018. She serves on the Finance, Governance & Fund Development committees and is very honored to be the current Board President.

Annette Medina-Plaza

Annette moved to Lancaster, PA from Rincon, PR in 1993. As a parent, she was active in SDoL as a member of PTO and PAC, while her two children were in school from K3 to graduation. She joined the LEF Board in 2018 and serves on both the Governance and Communication Committees. Currently she works for Millersville University in the Undergraduate Admissions Department.

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Marcy Radcliffe

Marcy joined the LEF board in 2014 and is a parent of 2 McCaskey graduates. She is currently the board Treasurer and chair of the Fund Development Committee. She works for EvCliffe, a senior living consulting firm in Lancaster.

Barbara Boben

Barbara Boben is a 1983 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, spouse of a 1981 J.P. McCaskey High School alumni and parent of 2 daughters who graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 2015 and 2018. Mrs. Boben formerly was a School Director of SDOL, joined the LEF Board in 2014 and has been a past President,  Secretary and Treasurer of the LEF Board. She works as a corporate counsel for Fulton Bank, N.A.

Jane Appleyard

Jane is the current President of the J. P. McCaskey Alumni Advisory Board and a proud member of McCaskey Class of 1962.

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Lauren Edgell

Lauren is a 2004 McCaskey alumna and parent to a future (2034) McCaskey graduate. She is an experienced higher education administrator, specializing in online and virtual education. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Temple University. Currently, she is the Director of Online Learning Technologies and Professional Development and Co-Director for the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Harrisburg University of Science & Technology.

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Robin Goodson

Robin is the mother of 6 graduates of SDOL from 2002-2021 and grandmother of 1 currently in the district. She is a member of the State Parent Advisory Council and President of the SDoL School Board. She works for the Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission in the Fiscal Department. She is grateful to have been a member of LEF since 2018 and is on the Venture Grant committee.

Margaret Hazlett

Margaret is a parent of a current McCaskey student and a McCaskey alumna. She is the Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at Franklin and Marshall College and serves on the Finance Committee of LEF.

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Jen Kopf

Jen is the parent of two McCaskey alumni (Class of 2019) who has spent her career working in journalism and communications. She’s currently Director of Public Relations at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. An enthusiastic supporter of the opportunities offered by SDoL, she was honored to join the board in 2019.

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Matt Przywara

Matt is the Acting Superintendent of the School District of Lancaster. With more than 18 years in public education, Mr. Przywara is an experienced school leader. Traditionally trained with a background in finance and accounting, he has been a leader in the district, previously serving as the Chief of Finance & Operations since 2007.

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Justin Reese

Justin currently serves as the Principal of McCaskey High School. Previously, Justin served as a Social Studies teacher at McCaskey and various administrative roles within the School District of Lancaster.

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Laura Sabatini

Laura is a former McCaskey English teacher. She is passionate about public education and has personally experienced the magic that happens in SDoL classrooms every day. She is currently the Grant Manager at YWCA Lancaster. In this role, she is responsible for grants, and also works with others on the Community Engagement team to build relationships with businesses and non-profits throughout the county. She is excited to bring those skills to the Lancaster Education Foundation. Laura has an MS.Ed from John’s Hopkins University.

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Holly White

Holly is a transplant to Lancaster and has spent her career working in communications. Her passion is to be a resource to others; she regularly volunteers for area organizations. She has four children enrolled in SDoL, and is known for her exuberance, tenacity, and curiosity. In her spare time she can be found renovating her 1879 Victorian home in Lancaster Township, surrounded by houseplants.

Julie Young Meirowitz

Julie is a proud 2003 McCaskey graduate. She previously taught middle school English in Brooklyn, NY with Teach for America and worked at a nonprofit supporting teacher development in New York City and Newark, NJ. Julie is currently a Senior Manager at Accenture, advising federal clients on strategic initiatives and helping them to address their most pressing business challenges. Julie has a BA from Hamilton College, an MAT in Adolescent Education from Pace University, and an MBA from Georgetown University.

William Zee

Bill serves as chair of the Education Law Group at Appel, Yost & Zee Attorneys at Law. Bill has represented public and private schools, intermediate units, higher education institutions, and community benefit organizations (CBOs) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the past 18 years. Before practicing law, he taught at the secondary level in public schools. Bill is a dedicated leader on the board of directors for a number of CBOs. He serves on the Diversity Committee for the Lancaster Bar Association, and on the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association as Section 7 Director, Pennsylvania Bar Association Education Law Council and Attachment & Trauma Network’s Board of Directors.

Want to Join the Board?

We are looking for additional board members who will bring commitment, excitement, diversity, and professional skills to the Board and welcome your interest in learning more.