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Meet Our Executive
Director
Greer Cowley
Greer is a native Wichitan and proud Wichita Public Schools graduate (go Aces!). A graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a bachelors in History and Political Science, Greer has spent nearly a decade in non-profit management, including most recently in fundraising development for HumanKind Ministries, and previously in education at Exploration Place. Greer and her husband Tyler reside in west Wichita with their rambunctious lab, Ace. They both see the value in public education, shaped by their own experiences graduating from Wichita Public Schools, and being part of a family of USD 259 educators.

Meet Our Executive Director
Greer Cowley
Greer is a native Wichitan and proud Wichita Public Schools graduate (go Aces!). A graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a Bachelors in History and Political Science, Greer has spent nearly a decade in non-profit management, including most recently in fundraising development for HumanKind Ministries, and previously in education at Exploration Place. Greer and her husband Tyler reside in west Wichita with their young daughter, Sloane and rambunctious lab, Ace. They both see the value in public education, shaped by their own experiences graduating from Wichita Public Schools, and being part of a family of USD 259 educators.

Meet Our Executive
Director
Greer Cowley
Greer is a native Wichitan and proud Wichita Public Schools graduate (go Aces!). A graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a bachelors in History and Political Science, Greer has spent nearly a decade in non-profit management, including most recently in fundraising development for HumanKind Ministries, and previously in education at Exploration Place. Greer and her husband Tyler reside in west Wichita with their rambunctious lab, Ace. They both see the value in public education, shaped by their own experiences graduating from Wichita Public Schools, and being part of a family of USD 259 educators.

Meet Our Executive
Director
Greer Cowley
Greer is a native Wichitan and proud Wichita Public Schools graduate (go Aces!). A graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a bachelors in History and Political Science, Greer has spent nearly a decade in non-profit management, including most recently in fundraising development for HumanKind Ministries, and previously in education at Exploration Place. Greer and her husband Tyler reside in west Wichita with their rambunctious lab, Ace. They both see the value in public education, shaped by their own experiences graduating from Wichita Public Schools, and being part of a family of USD 259 educators.

Meet Our Program Specialist
Brandt Wilson
Brandt Wilson is the founder of Love Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful, sustainable partnerships between local communities and public schools. Under his leadership, Love Schools grew from a grassroots effort supporting a single school into a dynamic network spanning 13 schools and 42 community partners, including businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. Love Schools is now part of the Wichita Public Schools Foundation, where Brandt serves as Program Specialist. Before launching Love Schools, Brandt spent 17 years as a children’s pastor, where he discovered his passion for equipping people and building community. Brandt holds a bachelor's and master's degree in the education field and uses his background in education, and experience building community to his role at the Wichita Public Schools Foundation. Brandt has been married for over 20 years to Jessica, his constant encourager, and together, they’re raising two incredible kids: a 16-year-old daughter, Campbell, and a 13-year-old son, Grady.

Meet Our Executive
Director
Greer Cowley
Greer is a native Wichitan and proud Wichita Public Schools graduate (go Aces!). A graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a bachelors in History and Political Science, Greer has spent nearly a decade in non-profit management, including most recently in fundraising development for HumanKind Ministries, and previously in education at Exploration Place. Greer and her husband Tyler reside in west Wichita with their rambunctious lab, Ace. They both see the value in public education, shaped by their own experiences graduating from Wichita Public Schools, and being part of a family of USD 259 educators.
Meet Our Board of Trustees
Board Chair
Credit Union of America
President/CEO
Frank Shoffner

Frank Shoffner
Board Chair

Co-Vice Chair
Retired
Wichita Public Schools Asst. Superintendent
Former Middle School/High School Principal
Former Chairperson, Kansas State Board of Education Member
Kathy Busch

Kathy Busch
Co-Vice Chair

Treasurer
Retired
Lt. Governor
State Treasurer
Farm Credit Leasing
Former USD 259 Board President
Honorable Lynn Rogers

Honorable Lynn Rogers
Board Treasurer

Treasurer
Retired
Lt. Governor
State Treasurer
Farm Credit Leasing
Former USD 259 Board President
Honorable Lynn Rogers

Bill Gardner
Secretary

Treasurer
Retired
Lt. Governor
State Treasurer
Farm Credit Leasing
Former USD 259 Board President
Honorable Lynn Rogers

Andrew Nave
Member at Large

Treasurer
Retired
Lt. Governor
State Treasurer
Farm Credit Leasing
Former USD 259 Board President
Honorable Lynn Rogers

Gene Camarena
Member at Large

Treasurer
Retired
Lt. Governor
State Treasurer
Farm Credit Leasing
Former USD 259 Board President
Honorable Lynn Rogers

Kate Webb
Member at Large
