Board of Education Overview

Dr. Allison Slade Rothstein
President
Term expires: 2029

Serves as Northfield Township President and on the 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 26 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 Opportunities 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 eighth grade and one at sixth grade at Field.
aslade@district31.net

Nick Parfitt
Vice President
Term Expires 2027

Serves as District True North representative.

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 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 actively participated 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 is 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 senior at Glenbrook North High School (GBN), began her education at Winkelman, where their two sons currently attend.

They enjoy bowling, traveling, swimming, and park district sports as a family. 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 of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has a son in third grade at Winkelman and a daughter in sixth grade at Field.
mmcmillin@district31.net

Dr. Sakina Kadakia
Term expires: 2029

Serves on Board Curriculum and Superintendent Calendar Committees

Sakina Kadakia, MD, is a Glenview resident, serving her first term on the Board. She earned her BA in biology from Northwestern University, MS in Applied Physiology and MD from Chicago Medical School. Dr. Kadakia has practiced both Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine in the past. She has served on the executive board of the D31 PTO as treasurer and more recently as co-president for 2 years. Along with her husband, she has four children - a daughter and a son at Winkelman, a son at Field, and a son at Glenbrook South High School.
skadakia@district31.net

Megan Kivarkis, a Glenview resident, is serving her first term on the board.  Ms. Kivarkis previously served on the executive board of the District 31 PTO, including three years as Co-Vice President of Student Events and one year as Vice President of Community Relations.  Ms. Kivarkis earned her BA in Special Education from Elmhurst University and an MS in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University.  Over the past 20 years, her educational experiences have ranged from teacher to administrator.  She currently works as a Developmental Therapist.  Her two sons and daughter currently attend Winkelman.  
mkivarkis@district31.net

Stella McNeilly
Term expires: 2029

Serves on Board Buildings and Grounds and Curriculum Committees

Stella McNeilly is a Glenview resident serving her first term on the Board. She holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy and brings a healthcare perspective to the Board’s work, with particular interest in student well-being, safety, and health-related policy. In addition to her professional and family commitments, she serves as Treasurer of the District 31 PTO, where she manages finances and supports the school community. Mrs. McNeilly is married and has two children attending District 31 schools.
smcneilly@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 with two sons at Winkelman.
nfrank@district31.net