Board of Directors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Welcome to the Woodland Educational Foundation! Our Board of directors is comprised of dedicated individuals who are committed to supporting the mission and purpose of the Foundation. Meet the team behind the scenes who work to make a difference in our school community.
President
Kristin Michna
Kristin is proud to serve as President of the Woodland Educational Foundation. She lives in Gurnee with her son and their lizard, and she is a full-time business owner. A lifelong volunteer, she has contributed her time and talents to her church, the Native American Church (St. Michael’s Mission), the Rescue Squad, Woodland PTA, and the Northern Illinois Food Bank. She has also created and led many successful events across Woodland Schools.
When she’s not working or volunteering, she enjoys taking road trips, reading, visiting car shows, cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, and making the most of the summer weather.
Vice President
Open Position
In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all restrictions upon the President.
Treasurer
Lynn Sheehy
Lynn Sheehy is the parent of a Woodland Middle School 7th grader and has been a proud member of the community since moving from Chicago in April 2022. She has spent the past 11 years working as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer for a software engineering company in Evanston, IL, and also enjoys helping others plan memorable vacations through her work as an independent travel agent.
This is her third year serving as the Foundation’s Board Treasurer, where she brings strong organizational and financial skills to the role. She also serves on her neighborhood HOA board, continuing her commitment to community involvement. In her free time, she enjoys solving puzzles and building LEGO sets.
Secretary
Open Position
The Secretary shall: (a) keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors; (b) see that all notices are given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws and as required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and seal of the Foundation and see that the seal of the Foundation is affixed to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Foundation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws; (d) certify the Bylaws, resolutions of the Board of Directors and any committees thereof and other documents of the Foundation as true and correct copies thereof; and (e) in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time-to-time be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors.
Executive Director
Angela Vinson
Angela is a dedicated Woodland parent and long-time volunteer, with one child now a junior at Warren Township High School and two currently attending Woodland. After three years as Vice President of the Foundation, she now serves as Executive Director. Over the past 12 years, she has supported the district through volunteering and working as a substitute, while also building a diverse professional background in HR benefits administration and laboratory management. She additionally serves as President of the WTHS Football Parents Board. She loves spending time with her family, traveling on road trips, and cheering on football and basketball.