Board of Education Overview

Dr. Allison Slade Rothstein
President
Term expires: 2025

Serves on Board Finance and Curriculum  
Committees

Allison Slade Rothstein, Ed.D, a Northbrook native and resident, is serving in her first term on the Board. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Slade has served as a teacher, professional developer, school leader and coach and curriculum designer in urban and suburban settings, including being the founder of Namaste Charter School in Chicago. Dr. Slade also spent several years as a University Professor in Educational Leadership, supervising and supporting aspiring principals, and as a consultant and strategic advisor to many education organizations. Currently, Dr. Slade serves as the Director of Student Services at the North Cook Regional Office of Education supporting 39 districts (227 schools) in attendance and truancy, building Alternative Learning Opportunties Programs across the region and supervising and supporting the Regional Safe School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, her master’s degree in Education Policy from the University of Chicago as a McCormick Tribune Fellow and her principal & superintendent certification and Doctor of Education degree from National Louis University. She has two daughters, one in seventh grade at Field and one in fifth grade at Winkelman Elementary.
aslade@district31.net

Nick Parfitt
Vice President
Term Expires 2027

Nick Parfitt, a Northbrook resident, is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Stern Pinball, boasting a distinguished career in finance and business across various manufacturing and consumer packaged goods companies in the Chicagoland area. Originally from just outside Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr. Parfitt relocated to the United States in the early 2000s to pursue a business degree at Indiana University. He and his family have been actively involved in District 31's Education Foundation, fundraisers, and activities for over a decade. Mr. Parfitt has served on the TrueNorth APS board for nearly two years, representing District 31 to advocate for and help shape the strategy of special education programs. He currently serves as the Board Vice President and will continue as the District 31 board representative to TrueNorth. The Parfitt family has been part of the District 31 community since their daughter, now a junior at Glenbrook North High School (GBN), began her education at Winkelman, where their two sons currently attend.

As a family, they enjoy bowling, traveling, swimming, and park district sports. When not on the field, Nick and Laurie enjoy theater as subscribers to “Broadway in Chicago” and often pair shows with visits to new and interesting restaurants in downtown Chicago.
nparfitt@district31.net

Meghan McMillin 
Secretary
Term expires: 2027

Serves on Board Policy Committee, Safety Committee, and liaison to Ed Red and the IASB

Mrs. McMillin previously served on the executive board of the District 31 PTO, including two years as Co-President. She is a Registered Dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and owns a private practice. Mrs. McMillin holds a Master’s of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has a son in second grade and a daughter in fifth grade, both at Winkelman.
mmcmillin@district31.net

Dr. Laura Sanchez-Greenberg 
Term expires: 2025

Serves on Board Building and Grounds Committee and Calendar Committee

Dr. Laura Sanchez-Greenberg, a Northbrook resident, is currently serving her third term on the Board.  Sanchez-Greenberg earned her BS in Marketing at Northern Illinois University and her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth Graduate school of business. She holds a doctorate from Benedictine University in Values Based Leadership, with an area of study in and high performing organizations.  She has also served on the Northern Illinois Girl Scouts Board. Greenberg is a Founding Partner of Verde Associates, an organizational development firm. She and her husband have a graduate of District 31, a 7th grader, and 3rd grader. 
lgreenberg@district31.net

Jeffrey Steres, a Northbrook resident, is currently serving his 8th year on the Board. He represents the Board on the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Steres earned his BS in Computer Science at the University of Michigan and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a Technology Executive in the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Mr. Steres has two daughters who attended D31 and are now students at Glenbrook North High School. 
jsteres@district31.net

Darrin Stern
Term expires: 2025

Serves on Board Policy and Curriculum Committees, and Calendar Committee

Darrin Stern joined the Board of Education on April, 27, 2023, replacing former Board of Education Member Meredith Estes. As a small business owner, Mr. Stern has extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and project management. He also has deep ties in the community through his volunteerism and community engagement. In 2009, Mr. Stern founded a non-profit organization, the Chicago Clean Energy Alliance, and served as the president from 2011 to 2013. In 2016, Mr. Stern joined the District 31 Education Foundation and served as the Co-Chair for the Winter Benefit. In 2017, he served as President. During his tenure, the Education Foundation raised money to complete Maker Spaces, funded improvements for outdoor play areas, and reinstituted direct teacher grants. 
dstern@district31.net

Noah Frank
Term expires: 2027 

Serves on Board Finance and Building and Grounds Committees

Noah Frank, a Northbrook resident and North Shore native, is serving his first term on the Board.  Mr. Frank is an attorney.  He earned his JD, Master’s in Human Resources, Bachelors’ in Economics and History from the University of Illinois. He is married, and their two sons attend Winkelman.
nfrank@district31.net