Board Members

mary-modder

Mrs. Mary Modder

Position:
President
Phone:
262-945-3289
Term Expires:
April, 2027

Past Positions Held: Vice President and Treasurer

  • Bachelor of Political Science, International Politics, Certification in Broadfield Social Studies, and History, UW-Parkside
  • Certification in Special Education, Master of Education, UW-Whitewater
  • Additional course work in Communication, Life Space Crises Intervention, etc. from Carthage College, UW-Parkside
  • KUSD Substitute Teacher
  • Taught Special Education, Bridges and Social Studies at McKinley Junior High
  • Taught Special Education at Bullen Middle School
  • Release Time President of Kenosha Education Association
  • Taught Special Education at Southport Elementary – retired in 2014
  • Taught Reading Intervention at Southport Elementary (part-time)
  • Kenosha Labor Person of the year
  • Theodora Youman’s Award from Kenosha Junior Women’s Club
  • President of American Association of University Women- Kenosha
  • AAUW-WI State Policy Chair
  • Co-Owner of Southeastern Wisconsin Labor Times
  • Member KEA, KEA-Retired, WEAC, NEA-Retired, Kenosha Unity Coalition, Kenosha Women’s Network, LULAC
  • Former St. John’s Lutheran Church Council Vice President
  • Married to Marvin R. Modder
  • 5 sons, all KUSD graduates
  • 10 grandchildren
rebecca-stevens

Ms. Rebecca Stevens

Position:
Vice President
Phone:
262-344-7903
Term Expires:
April, 2025

Past Positions Held: President and Treasurer

  • Attended KUSD schools, Graduated from Bradford High School
  • Former KUSD Parent Liaison McKinley Elementary
  • Past PTSA President Bradford High School
  • Past PTO President McKinley Elementary
  • Former Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth Committee member and Secretary
  • Former KABA Mentor
  • Former Strengthening Families Program Presenter
  • Former Girl and Boy Scout leader
  • Former Parent Network Organizer
  • Business background in management, customer service and public relations
  • Served on the following board committees: Planning/Facilities/Equipment, Curriculum/Instruction, Personnel/Policy, Audit/Budget/Finance, Talent Development Elementary committee, M.A.A.R.C. Advisory committee
  • Former Foster Parent turned Adoptive Parent
  • Parent and Grandparent
  • Twelve years of service on the school board
  • Twelve years working for non-profits to serve and support those in need in our community
  • Served as President and Vice President of the school board
  • Chaired the school board Anti Bullying committee which was formed to address bullying prevention in our schools
Dr. Todd Alan Price

Dr. Todd Alan Price

Position:
Clerk
Phone:
262-455-7000
Term Expires:
April, 2027

Dr. Todd Alan Price is a member of the Professors of Curriculum Society and President of the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies. He serves as a board member on the Illinois Association of Colleges for Teacher Education where he advocates on behalf of teacher education. Dr. Price is Director of the Curriculum, Advocacy and Policy major in the Teaching and Learning EDD program, in the National College of Education, National Louis University, where he advises students and supports their dissertation completion. He teaches Curriculum Theory: Contemporary Issues and Practices,Critical Policy Analysis, and Social Justice Perspectives on the History and Philosophy of American Education. His research includes teacher preparation, civic education, and studies in international education.

  • Thirty years in higher education, tenured professor
  • Served in the American Association for University Professors
  • Served on the Curriculum and Programming committee
  • Attended KUSD schools, graduated from Tremper High School
  • Two sons attending Lincoln Middle School and Tremper High School
  • Married to Ginger Price, KUSD Substitute Teacher
  • Parent supporter of Scouts BSA, two sons in Troop 533
  • Volunteer with the Wisconsin Public Education Network
  • Author of several educational research articles, chapters, and books
Kristine Schmaling

Mrs. Kristine Schmaling

Position:
Treasurer
Phone:
262-620-6158
Term Expires:
April, 2025

Kristine Schmaling is a registered nurse working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at Froedtert South Kenosha. She began her career in oncology at Duke University in North Carolina before returning to the Kenosha area where she then spent most of her career working in critical care. Upon her return to Kenosha, she married John Schmaling in 1993. Together they have two daughters, a wonderful son-in-law and one grandson. Both daughters are KUSD graduates. Kristine graduated from Central High School in Paddock Lake and went on to earn a bachelor of science in nursing. One of her passions is mission work and serving others. She finds great joy in being involved in her church and being around family and friends. Taking time out for her physical, mental and spiritual well-being is important in her life.

  • Bachelor of science in nursing
  • 15 plus years working and supporting nonprofit organizations serving the needs in our community
  • Former PTO member and school volunteer
  • Owner of SweetLand Elderberry Syrup, Kenosha
  • Co-owner of Classic Collision Center, Kenosha
  • Involved in mission work here, near and far
yolanda-adams

Ms. Yolanda Adams

Position:
Board Member
Phone:
262-818-1015
Term Expires:
April, 2026

Past Positions Held: President, Treasurer, and Clerk

Attended Kenosha public schools (K-12), Carthage College and Gateway Technical College. Children and grandchildren attend or attended Kenosha public schools.

Bachelor of Arts Degree-Accounting from Carthage College; Associate of Applied Science Degree-Accounting from Gateway Technical College; Account Clerk Diploma from Gateway Technical College; Mary D. Bradford High School.

Employment:

  • Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha, Inc.
  • Former Senior Accountant at Outboard Marine Corporation and SER Jobs for Progress.
  • Former Executive Secretary at Commonwealth Edison, American Motors Corporation and Great Lakes Naval Base.

Volunteerism:

  • Serves on the Environmental Justice Task Force of Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
  • Former Executive Board Member and Treasurer of the Kenosha Community Health Center
  • Tri-Chair and Coordinating Committee Chair of the Wisconsin Poor People’s Campaign
  • Executive Board Member of WI League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) currently serving as Deputy State Director for Elderly; formerly served as State Director and National Board Member
  • State Treasurer of Wisconsin NAACP State Conference of Branches
  • Former President, Treasurer and Clerk of the KUSD’s Board of Education
  • Former Executive Board Member of the Education Foundation of Kenosha (EFK)
  • Former Treasurer, LULAC National Housing Commission
  • Former Executive Board Member, Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Kenosha Co.
  • Former Executive Board Member of the Spanish Centers of Racine and Kenosha
  • Member, Rotary Club of Kenosha
  • Member, American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Ms. Sabrina Landry

Ms. Sabrina Landry

Position:
Board Member
Phone:
262-818-0831
Term Expires:
April, 2027

Sabrina Landry is a longtime resident of Kenosha, WI and a graduate of Bradford High School. Sabrina and her husband Troy reside in Kenosha with their blended family of three. Sabrina has been attending and speaking at school board meetings for the past several years. In addition, Sabrina has been a member of the KUSD School Board committee for Curriculum and Program Development. She is passionate about the educational opportunities available to all children.

As a parent of a special needs child she knows the challenges these families face with obtaining the proper care and services. Sabrina knows that access to quality education is key to long term success for children and families within the community of Kenosha. She decided a year before she ran for school board that this was where she wanted to be. She worked hard in preparing for her new role as a school board member and is excited to get to learn and grow while helping lead the changes that the district is now facing. In her free time, Sabrina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, reading, attending live music concerts, and getting involved with community service programs and events.

Mr. Bob Tierney

Mr. Bob Tierney

Position:
Board Member
Phone:
262-771-7672
Term Expires:
April, 2026

Education/Training

  • Zion Benton High School Diploma
  • Warrior Leader Course
  • Advanced Leader Course
  • Engineer Explosive Ordnance Clearing Agent Course
  • Master Resilience Training Course
  • Leadership 101
  • Leading IIF
  • Franklin Covey’s 7 habits of Highly Effective People
  • Emerging Leaders Development Program.

Work Experience

  • Current: Aldridge Electric Fleet Manager
  • Past: U.S. Army Combat Engineer (Team Leader, Squad Leader, Schools and Training NCOIC)

Professional/Nonprofit Memberships

  • VFW Post 7308
  • Zion Benton Moose Lodge
  • Wounded Warrior Project

Family

  • Married for 13 years
  • One son in Kindergarten and one daughter in 7th grade in KUSD schools