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ECSD Board of Education Members

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Lelia Conlin, president

District B | Term Expires 2029
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Lelia first moved to Eagle County in 2004. She lives in East Vail with her husband, her daughter, and their dog. Professionally, she has worked in the construction industry for more than 20 years as a structural engineer. Lelia's daughter proudly attends Eagle County School District schools. Lelia is inspired by the kids, staff, and community in our district.

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Lucila Tvarkunas, Vice President

District D | Term Expires 2027
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Born and raised in Argentina, Lucila first came to the Valley in 2000 to do an internship in Beaver Creek. Her third season she met Patrick working at one of Beaver Creek's restaurants. The next 2 years they would do their winter jobs and then backpack for 6 to 8 months around the world while Lucila didn't have a winter visa. She married Patrick in 2005 and kept working for Vail Resorts. In 2007 they started their first business, No-Bull Entertainment, providing mechanical bull and bouncy castles rentals. In 2010 they started their second business, photo booth rentals and real state photography. Patrick and Lucila have lived in Eagle since 2010. They have 2 boys, Tommy and Nico. Lucila and her family enjoy skiing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, cooking and traveling.

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Harry Mcqueeney, Secretary/ Treasurer

District C | Term Expires 2027
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Harry is a 32 year resident of Eagle County and has been involved in education his entire life. He brings this experience and understanding the value of being a lifelong learner to the Board of Education. Beginning at Red Sandstone Elementary as a 4/5th grade teacher in 1991 he then went on to to have many different learning experiences and leadership roles including: Master teacher, classroom teacher at a variety of grades PreK -8th, Specialist teacher – technology/computer, gym, resource specialist, and guest teacher. Continuing to take on more leadership roles McQueeney went back to school and completed his administrative licensure and soon after took on the responsibilities of Assistant Principal and that developed into a Co-Principalship at RSE and then Principal at Red Hill Elementary School. His last ten years in the district McQueeney had the opportunity to move up to the secondary level as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Eagle Valley Middle School.
 
Harry and his wife started their family around the same time he began his teaching and career and both of their kids went through the Eagle County school system from PreK to 12th grade. 
 
Over the last three plus decades Harry has served on a variety of committees and since his retirement two years ago has continued to be an active member of the District Accountability Committee. 

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Kelly Alter

District A | Term Expires 2027
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Kelly Alter has lived in Eagle County since 1994. She was incredibly involved at Red Sandstone Elementary School when her children were younger and loved spending time in the classroom. Kelly has served on the Board of the Education Foundation of Eagle County since 2012. She believes that investing in public education is fundamental to the success of our children and the future of our country.

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Juan Peña

District E | Term Expires 2029
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Juan is a 48-year Eagle County resident, a 1991 Battle Mountain High School graduate, and son of Judy Peña, who served as Battle Mountain’s office manager for over 30 years. He has served as a trustee for the Education Foundation of Eagle County, was the PTO President for Red Hill Elementary, Gypsum Creek Middle School, and a 20-year Wild West Day volunteer. Juan is the Senior Fleet Manager at Beaver Creek. Eagle County School District schools are the heart and soul of his family history and Juan wants to be a voice for our teachers, his three children, and all of our youth.

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Gretchen Hovey

District F | Term Expires 2029
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 
Gretchen Hovey resides in Edwards, CO with her husband, daughter and dog. As a parent of elementary ages student at Edwards Elementary, she is a devoted advocate for equal access to quality public education. Gretchen, a resident since 2010 and small business owner from 2011 - 2022, understands our community's unique challenges and opportunities. She believes that every child deserves the chance to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within our public education system. 

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Rachel GlowaCki

District G | Term Expires 2029
PO Box 740, Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-6321
 

Rachel Glowacki moved to Eagle County in 2018 and lives in Eagle, CO. She and her husband are recent empty nesters, with both of their boys graduating from Battle Mountain High School and now in college in California.

Rachel is an author and mindful movement educator with over 25 years of experience guiding children in purposeful, playful, and peaceful learning. Her picture book, All Through the CROWN, was published in September 2025. In 2010, she created her first book, Kids Yogaverse: I AM LOVE, as the first yoga app on the iPad, which was later recognized by the U.S. Surgeon General as a Healthy App Choice. Rachel is the co-founder of Move With Me Books, a literacy initiative that brings stories to life through movement, encouraging children to interact with pictures and words in ways that enhance understanding, focus, and connection.