Elections are held in the spring each year for open positions. To apply you must have been a member of Prescott Parents for 6 months and volunteered for a Wolfpack.

Jessica Coleman

President

Jessica Coleman was a Chair of the 2022 and 2023 Prescott Benefits, Prescott’s largest annual fundraiser. Jessica has been the President of Prescott Parents for the past two school years. Jessica’s background is in research, studying novel delivery methods for vaccines targeted at developing nations while working at Harvard University. She also lived in San Francisco while working at Stanford University through a position with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Jessica and her husband Tim have enjoyed living in cities across the U.S. but now call Chicago home. Jessica has two daughters in 7th and 3rd grade at Prescott.

Caitlin Karver

Vice President

Caitlin Karver has been involved with planning the annual benefit fundraiser since 2019 and was elected as board member in 2023. She has a 6th grader, Tyler, and a 1st grader, Kayla. In addition to the benefit, she is involved with the Welcome Pack and assists with other events at Prescott. Caitlin is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at DePaul University, where she teaches Organic Chemistry and has an active research group of undergraduate students.

Shelley Krepich

Treasurer

Shelley Krepich was a parent volunteer and room parent for several years before joining Prescott Parents Board in 2019. Shelley is a freelance copywriter and owner of Krepich Communications LLC, a marketing communications firm specializing in the financial services industry. She has an eighth-grader and fifth-grader at Prescott.

Lindsay Ahlgren-Blythe

Secretary

Lindsay Ahlgren-Blythe is parent to a Prescott 1st grader this year and is a career educator. She has dedicated her career to urban education, starting as a Teach For America corps member and instructor on the east coast, before serving as a teacher, instructional coach, and principal in Chicago. Most recently, Lindsay has been working as a Leadership Coach, supporting K12 school and district leaders nationwide. She is excited to bring her educational expertise to the Prescott Parent Board.

Jessica Baker

Jessica Baker proudly represents Chicago, as she is born and raised. She comes from a long line of family members who have served this community from First responders to Construction workers. She has managed teams of up to 50 plus people for over 25 years. This is Jessica’s second year on the Prescott Parent board, and has also served as a room parent last year.  All her education has been local, as in Northeastern University and Wright College.  She has a daughter in the fourth grade.


Dawoine Camel

Dawoine Camel has been involved as a parent volunteer for the past three years. He’s taking on volunteer roles for the Walk-A-Thon, book fair, End-of-Year Panic, Field Day, and Prescott’s Annual Benefit. Dawoine has a fourth grader at Prescott. 

Dr. Amy Cortis

Dr. Amy Cortis serves as a Vice Chairman for the LSC (Local School Council) for the past 5 years.  She is also involved in several roles supporting Prescott: co-chair for the GiveSmart online fundraising platform for the last 6 years which increased donations for the Prescott Benefit.  She spearheaded Kiss N Go, Prescott’s morning drop off program.  Amy is a full-time Doctor of Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Chicago.  Amy has one daughter at Prescott: Olivia in fifth grade and one daughter, Jade, who graduated from Prescott and is a freshman in the International Baccalaureate program at Lincoln Park High School. 

Alexa Sindelar

Alexa Sindelar is a parent volunteer and was a room parent for several years. She has been involved with the Prescott Benefit for the last few years, specifically in charge of raffle tickets. Alexa has also been a volunteer for Kiss-n-Go, Drama Club, Walk-A-Thon, Field Day and many others! Alexa is the Chief Operating Officer for Sarah’s Foods. Alexa has a seventh grader at Prescott and a tenth grader at Lane Tech College Prep High School.

Jackie Rassner

Jackie Rassner has volunteered for a variety of Prescott programs before joining the Prescott Parents board in 2024. She is also the co-chair for the 2024-2025 Prescott Benefit and can’t wait to raise money for the school and hit the dance floor! Jackie is a graduate of Bradley University and got her MSW at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) She has a 5th grader and two 3rd graders at Prescott. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching the Real Housewives and eating Chicago’s delicious food. 

Michelle Roberts

Michelle joined the Prescott School Board in 2025, bringing with her nearly two decades of event-planning experience—from black-tie galas to kids’ birthday parties (and sometimes the same level of drama at both). A Chicagoan for 20 years and UW–Whitewater grad, she loves creating moments that bring people together, whether it’s for a celebration, a cause, or just a good time. With one 2nd grader, one Kindergartener, and a 3 year old, she’s excited to bring her passion for community and connection to Prescott for many years to come. Michelle also enjoys Zumba, being outdoors, and playing tennis.

Caitlin Lembo

Caitlin Lembo is a proud mom of a fourth grader and is passionate about staying engaged in the school community. She brings her enthusiasm and dedication to volunteering, having supported the school benefit , wish tree and book fairs. Caitlin looks forward to contributing her energy and ideas to help enrich the Prescott experience for all families.

Stephanie Kopa

Stephanie has been a room parent, benefit and classroom volunteer, and a lead of the Book Fair since 2023.  She has two daughters at Prescott in sixth and fourth grade.  Stephanie was a marketing and analytics executive in the tech industry for 20 years, and now serves as a board member for Chicago nonprofit organizations focused on workforce development.