To contact the Board of Directors, send an email to board@nordk8.org or contact the school at 530-891-3138.
meet the Nord Country School Board of Directors
Hilary Tricerri, Board President (Parent Representative, term expires 6/2024)
Hilary Tricerri currently works as a consultant at Morrison, a Chico-based business consulting firm. She works with clients in areas of grant writing, grant administration, project management, market research, and assists clients in their recruiting needs.
Prior to her role at Morrison, Hilary’s experience includes seven years as Associate Director with The International Foundation in the Washington DC area, whose mission is to fund and support US-based non-profit organizations that partner with poor communities in the developing world. In her position she worked closely with international leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector to manage and execute projects and events. Before joining The International Foundation she served as Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO at International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization that includes lawyers, investigators, social workers, and other professionals now at work through 17 field offices and based in Washington DC. She was responsible for moving executive level projects and initiatives forward, assisting in cross-department coordination as well as communication and coordination with external stakeholders.
Hilary has been responsible for correspondence with, and event planning for, members of the US Congress and other high-ranking governmental officials, and has drafted testimony for Congressional hearings. She has developed and managed small and large teams, organizational projects and communication, as well as marketing materials and presentations. Hilary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is active in the local community and has served as Director of Missions at Chico’s Bidwell Presbyterian Church where she managed communication (e.g., print, digital, video) regarding opportunities to engage locally and internationally, and served on the senior staff leadership team.
Hilary is married to Jovanni and they have two boys who have attended Nord since kindergarten. Hilary has served on the Board of Directors at Nord since the Fall of 2017.
Hilary Tricerri currently works as a consultant at Morrison, a Chico-based business consulting firm. She works with clients in areas of grant writing, grant administration, project management, market research, and assists clients in their recruiting needs.
Prior to her role at Morrison, Hilary’s experience includes seven years as Associate Director with The International Foundation in the Washington DC area, whose mission is to fund and support US-based non-profit organizations that partner with poor communities in the developing world. In her position she worked closely with international leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector to manage and execute projects and events. Before joining The International Foundation she served as Executive Assistant to the CEO and COO at International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization that includes lawyers, investigators, social workers, and other professionals now at work through 17 field offices and based in Washington DC. She was responsible for moving executive level projects and initiatives forward, assisting in cross-department coordination as well as communication and coordination with external stakeholders.
Hilary has been responsible for correspondence with, and event planning for, members of the US Congress and other high-ranking governmental officials, and has drafted testimony for Congressional hearings. She has developed and managed small and large teams, organizational projects and communication, as well as marketing materials and presentations. Hilary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She is active in the local community and has served as Director of Missions at Chico’s Bidwell Presbyterian Church where she managed communication (e.g., print, digital, video) regarding opportunities to engage locally and internationally, and served on the senior staff leadership team.
Hilary is married to Jovanni and they have two boys who have attended Nord since kindergarten. Hilary has served on the Board of Directors at Nord since the Fall of 2017.
Radley Ott, Vice President (Parent Representative, term expires 6/2023)
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August Heath, Treasurer (Community Representative, term expires 6/2026)
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Janet Ellner, Secretary (Educational Representative, term expires 6/2023)
Janet Ellner is a retired teacher, having taught at Nord School from 1985-2005. When Nord Elementary was closed by CUSD, Janet began teaching at Little Chico Creek Elementary until she retired. Janet is particularly proud of her part in growing Nord Country School to realizing the dream of being large enough to have a class at each grade level, which has since been realized by the NCS community, and even expanded on, now that NCS is a K-8 school. Janet has served on the Board of Nord Country School since 2013, first as a Community Member, and then later as an Educational Representative.
Janet Ellner is a retired teacher, having taught at Nord School from 1985-2005. When Nord Elementary was closed by CUSD, Janet began teaching at Little Chico Creek Elementary until she retired. Janet is particularly proud of her part in growing Nord Country School to realizing the dream of being large enough to have a class at each grade level, which has since been realized by the NCS community, and even expanded on, now that NCS is a K-8 school. Janet has served on the Board of Nord Country School since 2013, first as a Community Member, and then later as an Educational Representative.
Sheila Koester, Member (Teacher Representative, term expires 6/2024)
Sheila has lived in Chico since 2003. She and her husband moved here for school, fell in love with the area, and never left. She began teaching in 2007, working in the first grade, 2nd grade and teaching English Language Development. Sheila has served on many boards including, school site council, PTO, and a homeowner's association board. Sheila enjoys being the Teacher Representative for Nord Country School's Board.
Sheila has lived in Chico since 2003. She and her husband moved here for school, fell in love with the area, and never left. She began teaching in 2007, working in the first grade, 2nd grade and teaching English Language Development. Sheila has served on many boards including, school site council, PTO, and a homeowner's association board. Sheila enjoys being the Teacher Representative for Nord Country School's Board.
Jesse Scherba, Member (Parent Representative, term expires 6/2025)
Jesse loves to move people confidently towards their potential. His career path started with a degree in Business Administration where he came to love creative thinking, problem-solving, and developing culture. Working in education, and holding both a Multiple Subject and Single Subject teaching credential, Jesse has the opportunity to apply his passions and skills towards the students and families he serves. Jesse has four kiddos and an incredible, amazing wife. Together they love to camp, kayak, and play. There is never a dull moment! Jesse is a pretty easy-going guy who needs to define the "box" before blowing the sides off of it. If he could, he would travel the world and explore different cultures. Favorite quote: "People don't care what you know until they know that you care."
Jesse loves to move people confidently towards their potential. His career path started with a degree in Business Administration where he came to love creative thinking, problem-solving, and developing culture. Working in education, and holding both a Multiple Subject and Single Subject teaching credential, Jesse has the opportunity to apply his passions and skills towards the students and families he serves. Jesse has four kiddos and an incredible, amazing wife. Together they love to camp, kayak, and play. There is never a dull moment! Jesse is a pretty easy-going guy who needs to define the "box" before blowing the sides off of it. If he could, he would travel the world and explore different cultures. Favorite quote: "People don't care what you know until they know that you care."
Levi Russell, Member (Community Representative, term expires 6/2023)
Levi grew up enjoying the outdoors in Alaska, where he taught as a ski instructor and learned to fly bush planes from his father. In the process of earning his B.A. from the University of Alaska, Levi developed a love for travel through exchanges in Montreal, Sweden, and Thailand. Before his career in financial services, Levi spent a decade working in public affairs, specializing in media relations and issue advocacy in roles that spanned from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Levi is now proud to call Chico home, where his wife Laura’s family has farmed for many generations. In addition to serving on the Nord Country School board, Levi is active in Chico Noon Rotary, a member of the leadership board of the Boys & Girls Club, and board member of the Chico Chamber of Commerce.
Levi grew up enjoying the outdoors in Alaska, where he taught as a ski instructor and learned to fly bush planes from his father. In the process of earning his B.A. from the University of Alaska, Levi developed a love for travel through exchanges in Montreal, Sweden, and Thailand. Before his career in financial services, Levi spent a decade working in public affairs, specializing in media relations and issue advocacy in roles that spanned from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Levi is now proud to call Chico home, where his wife Laura’s family has farmed for many generations. In addition to serving on the Nord Country School board, Levi is active in Chico Noon Rotary, a member of the leadership board of the Boys & Girls Club, and board member of the Chico Chamber of Commerce.
Junell Lawrence, Member (Community Representative, term expires 6/2026)
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Katrina DuVal, Member (Parent Representative, term expires 6/2024)
Katrina DuVal has been a Nord Country School parent since 2011. Katrina began her teaching career in 2008 as a teacher at Nord Country School. She is currently an independent study teacher at CORE Butte Charter School. She also has experience serving on various math councils and working through the Chico State Math Project.
Katrina DuVal has been a Nord Country School parent since 2011. Katrina began her teaching career in 2008 as a teacher at Nord Country School. She is currently an independent study teacher at CORE Butte Charter School. She also has experience serving on various math councils and working through the Chico State Math Project.