Board of Education
Phone: 847.920.9183
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Degrees and Certifications:
Kimberly Alcantara
Board Member
New Trier High School Board of Education
- 2021 Elected to the Board of Education
- Current Committee Work: Board of Education Policy Committee, Community Engagement Committee, Liaison to New Trier Parents' Association (NTPA)
Profession
- Attorney, Friedman Law Group Ltd.
Education Experience
- Wilmette Public Schools District 39 Board of Education (Elected Board Member, 2009 and 2013)
- District 39 Committees: Facilities Committee Chair, District 39 Legislative Liaison
- Wilmette District 39 Community Review Committee: Member, Committee Co-Chair, Former President (2005-2009)
Community and Professional Organizations
- American Bar Association, Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, Member
- League of Women Voters of Wilmette: Board Member, Student Government Leaders Co-Chair, Events Co-Chair (2018-2020)
- McKenzie Elementary School: Multiple PTA volunteer and executive board positions (2003-2009)
- Rose Hall Parent Board Executive Committee (2010-2011)
- Wilmette Wings Soccer Club: Tryout Coordinator, Board Member (2007-2009)
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor (1993)
- University of Michigan, B.A. English & Psychology (1990)
Board Training
IASB Training
- The Basics of Governance
- Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training
- Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members
Personal
- Wilmette Resident since 2002
- Born Lansing, MI
- Parent of NTHS student (Class of 2024) and two NTHS graduates, Classes of 2016 and 2018