Board of Directors for
Franklin Community Education Foundation
President- Crissie Elmendorf
I am delighted to be a part of the Franklin Community Education Foundation, as I have two children currently attending Franklin Central School. My family has enjoyed living in Franklin since 2008. I joined the Board of Directors for the Franklin Free Library in 2015. I enjoy giving back to my community.
Vice President–Shanna Sheldon
Shanna Sheldon joined The Franklin Community Education Foundation in July 2021 because she wanted to be more involved in the Franklin Community. She currently has two students at Franklin Central School District and works as a Human Resources Business Partner.
Secretary- Lorelle Dutcher
Lorelle Dutcher re-joined the Board in 2023 after a brief hiatus. She has been an elementary teacher at Franklin Central School since 1993 as well as having been a classroom aide at FCS. All three of her children graduated from Franklin Central School. Lorelle is an advocate for small schools and is deeply dedicated to the students at Franklin Central School.
Treasurer- Naomi Lima
I am the only remaining member from the early days of the Foundation in 2012. I have a strong belief in the importance of education and also that having the K-12 school in our community is vital to the ongoing vitality and future of Franklin. It is truly a joy to be involved in the activities and achievements of the students.
Board Member-Sara Leddy
Sara Leddy joined the committee in 2018 because she wanted to be more involved in the opportunities provided to Franklin Students. She is known as Griffin’s mom and loves knitting and spending time on her small hobby alpaca farm. She is a pediatric Physical Therapist in her free time.
Board Member- Paula Bagley
After learning about the mission of our organization and experiencing the valuable contributions we have made to the community, Paula Bagley wanted to know how she could volunteer to help, so she joined the Foundation in 2022. You are sure to see Paula, an engineer by trade, at the Franklin Library every other Wednesday night where she volunteers coaching Franklin’s future “Master Builders” building and programming their creations with the Community Lego Robotics Kits . Paula met her husband, Bill, at SUNY Delhi they have a son Mason who is in 7th grade at Franklin school.
Board Member- Patricia Tyrell
Class of ’99 Franklin Central School graduate and mother of two middle-school students, Patricia joined the Foundation in 2015 when asked by former founder and President John Campbell. Patricia enjoys serving on the board because being involved with improving educational experiences, and possibly life outcomes of children is important and rewarding work.
Board Member-Teresa Glavin
I am overjoyed to be part of the Franklin Community Education Foundation as of this 2022-2023 school year! This foundation has demonstrated its support to the school community and is clearly committed to helping to enhance the educational experiences of all the FCS students. I strongly believe “it takes a village” to support our Franklin youth and as the new FCS Principal I am more than happy to be a part of this ambitious group that works hard to champion for our future.