MEET THE BOARD
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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.
Melissa Harman, Secretary
Melissa lives in Powell with her husband Brian, two sons, Cormac (Olentangy High School) and Graham (Liberty Middle School), and lovable mutt, Shorey. She was in Corporate Communications for 20+ years before starting a career in residential real estate with Coldwell Banker. Melissa received her journalism degree from Ohio University.
In the community, Melissa also supports the Liberty Township/Powell YMCA (board member), the Liberty Middle School PTO and drama club, the Olentangy High School music boosters, the Hoover Sailing Club, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
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.
Amanda Compton
Amanda and her family have lived in the Olentangy School District since 2014. She and her husband, Jay, have three children; Piper (OLMS), Lexie, and Rhett (both at Tyler Run Elementary). Amanda works in Philanthropy at the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds, and has worked in nonprofit development and management for over 16 years at small and large organizations. She also volunteers with Olentangy Patriots Little League Softball and the Tyler Run PTO.
Lived in District: Since 2014
Amanda graduated with a B.S. from Vanderbilt University and earned both a J.D. and M.A. in Public Policy and Management from The Ohio State University.
Jen Crichfield
Jen spent over a decade in a corporate Client Services Manager position, where she was responsible for developing and managing successful business relationships, focused on quality service and customer satisfaction/retention. Her primary responsibilities included the implementation of new clients, managing client relations, problem-solving, coordination of internal resources and external partnerships, and delivery of program reporting and data analytics. After leaving her corporate career in 2018, she became the first Chicken Salad Chick franchisee in the state of Ohio. She owns and operates the fast-casual concept in the Polaris/Westerville area and is on the Marketing Advisory Committee for the entire brand.
Jen is passionate about the Columbus community and enjoys volunteering and supporting many local philanthropic organizations. She has been actively involved in the Olentangy district since 2013 as a parent, building substitute, as the President of WRES PTO, and as a member of the OLSD Business Advisory Committee. Jen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication from The Ohio State University, an MBA from Ohio Dominican, and has studied International Business at Tel Aviv University. She has two daughters, Jordan (OLHS Freshman), and Juliana (OLMS 6th) and lives in Powell with her husband Jason.
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.
Colleen Restivo
Colleen lives in Lewis Center with her husband Brian; kids- Olivia, Andrew, and Austin; dog- Franklin, and bunny- Officer Judy Hopps. She graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in Public Relations, and after a decade of Client Service work, decided to become a stay-at-home mom when they left NY. After a few years in PA, they settled in Lewis Center in the summer of 2019.
Lived in District: Since 2019.
Philanthropic: Colleen is a strong advocate for Olentangy schools, most recently volunteering with Olentangy for Kids, and loves getting involved in her kids' schools and activities. Currently, she serves as PTO President at Arrowhead Elementary, is involved with the Shanahan PTO, and co-chairs fundraising for the Olentangy Rowing Club. She also loves getting her kids involved with volunteering with her for organizations such as Rico Pet Recovery and HSDC.
Leslie Zavarella
Leslie has lived in the district since 2017 and has two children who attended Berkshire Middle and Berlin High School. She retired from teaching after 33 years, including 20 years as a music educator for the Olentangy Local Schools. Leslie is currently enjoying a second career as a web developer at The Ohio State University. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University, along with various certifications and coursework in software development.
Lived in District: since 2017
Philanthropic Organizations: Leslie volunteers with and supports the Delaware Humane Society, serves as a board member for her HOA, and is a member and volunteer with the League of Women Voters of Delaware. She is also a violinist with the Central Ohio Symphony in Delaware.
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.
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
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.
Dr. 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: Vice President on Olentangy Board of Education, 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
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