Board of Education

District 161 Board of Education Members

David Linnear

Mr. David Linnear

President

David Linnear was elected to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2019. Mr. Linnear serves as the Board President. His current term lasts until 2027.

Ashly Giddens

Ms. Ashly Giddens

Secretary

Ashly Giddens was elected to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2025. Ms. Giddens serves as the Board Secretary. Her current term lasts until 2029.

Cameron Nelson

Mr. Cameron Nelson

Member

Cameron Nelson was elected to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2017. Mr. Nelson serves on the Finance Committee. His current term lasts until 2029.

Christina Vlietstra

Mrs. Christina Vlietstra

Member

Christina Vlietstra was elected to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2019. Mrs. Vlietstra serves on the Community Engagement Committee. Her current term lasts until 2027.

Childress

Dr. Theartris Childress III

Vice President

Theartris Childress III was appointed to the Board of Education in 2023. Dr. Childress serves as the Board Vice President and is a member of the Learning and Instruction Committee. His current term lasts until 2029.

Dr. Carolyn Griggs

Dr. Carolyn Griggs

Member

Dr. Carolyn Griggs was elected to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2017. Her current term lasts until 2029.

Michael Rouse II

Mr. Michael Rouse II

Member

Michael Rouse II was appointed to the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education in 2021. Mr. Rouse serves on the Learning and Instruction Committee. His current term lasts until 2027.