June 18, 2024
Mrs. Shyama Parikh Chauhan is an attorney who holds a Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish from DePaul University. In addition, she owns and operates multiple businesses in Milwaukee, WI, and serves on several boards, including A Safe Place and the Lake County Bar Foundation. With children at Everett, she is passionate about contributing to the District 67 Board of Education, noting, “I intend to partner with the community to address the diverse values and needs of our students and vow to bring my knowledge, experience, and positive attitude with me each and every day as I begin working in this pivotal role.”
Mr. Gregory Adamo is an attorney who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and has represented indigent clients through the DuPage County Circuit Court. Greg gives back to his community in a variety of ways, including as an AYSO soccer coach. Leveraging his extensive legal and board experience, including a five-year tenure with the DuPage County Bar Association Board of Directors, Greg is committed to maintaining the high standards of District 67, where his children are enrolled. “I look forward to working with the current school board to maintain the District's current trajectory. Any school board is certain to face challenges, but I'll do my best as a board member to make sure our schools operate in the best interests of the students and community.”
Following the interim appointments, the new Board elected Mr. Mark Remus as President, Mrs. Emily Bernahl as Vice President, and Mr. Carl Kirar as Secretary. "I am honored to lead this Board,” says Mr. Remus. “Together, we will uphold our responsibility of oversight while remaining steadfast in our commitment to academic excellence, wellbeing, and the growth of every student."
