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Colleen Worden
Colleen is an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Special Victims’ Unit in the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, where she fights hard to protect kids every day. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in 1990 and earned her Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law in 1997. After graduating from law school, Colleen worked for a municipal law firm for 16 years, representing cities and townships all over Southeast Michigan. Prior to law school, Colleen worked as a Legislative Aide for a State Representative for four years, where she worked to balance state budgets and to enact legislation addressing equity in education.
Colleen is married to Dave Worden, and they have a daughter attending Parcells Middle School. Colleen served on the Executive Committee of the Monteith PTO for 4 years and is a current member of the Parcells PTO. She also served as a Room Mom for 4 years and as a basketball coach. A 26 year resident of Grosse Pointe, Colleen currently resides in Grosse Pointe Woods and has also lived in the City of Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Park. Colleen was elected to the Board in 2020, and her term expires December 31, 2024. She was elected by the Board to serve as Treasurer of the Board of Education. wordenc@gpschools.org
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Laura Hull
Laura is a high school math and chemistry teacher with more than 20 years of experience working in public education. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Alma College with a major in chemistry and a Master of Art in education with secondary certification from the University of Michigan. Prior to becoming an educator Laura was an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry where she specialized in research and product development.
Laura and her husband have two daughters currently attending Pierce Middle School. Most of their free time is spent cheering on the girls from the sidelines, stands, and the audience of their many activities. Laura has served as a Girl Scout troop leader, youth sports coach, and classroom volunteer. She believes in the power of public education and is honored to serve on the board. HULLLA@GPSCHOOLS.ORG
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Tim Klepp
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Valarie St. John
Valarie St. John earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in World Literatures from The Ohio State University, and a Master’s of Public Health from the University of Southern California. She and her wife have a child who currently attends Pierce Middle School.
Valarie learned the value of public education as the daughter of two teachers. Her experience in nonprofit organizations, school-based programs, and local activist groups has prepared her for her role on the board. Her term expires December 31, 2026. stjohnv@gpschools.org
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Clint Derringer
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Sean Cotton
Sean Cotton is a local business owner, attorney and the owner of the Grosse Pointe News. After graduating from Grosse Pointe South in 1995, he headed east and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University’s Stern School of Business, then a Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. After law school, Sean practiced corporate law in Manhattan at Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, counseling investment banks on initial public offerings and private placements.
Sean and his wife Nancy moved to Grosse Pointe Farms in 2008 and started their family. Upon his return to the Pointes, he helped found the Grosse Pointe Housing Foundation and the Detroit Crime Commission. He was also instrumental in helping revitalize Grosse Pointe Park's commercial district, creating restaurants including the popular farm-to-table Bricks Pizzeria and retail stores like Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe.
Sean and Nancy have two sons who attend Grosse Pointe South High School and Brownell Middle School. His term expires December 31, 2026. cottons@gpschools.org
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Virginia “Ginny” Jeup
Ginny is a self-employed small business owner focused on property management. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She also received her teaching certificate in 1st through 6th grade. She spent a decade as a corporate recruiter. Ginny spent five years working for Adlhoch and Associates as a realtor.
Ginny is married to Dr. Paul Koch. She has three daughters, one of whom was adopted from Ukraine in 2021. Throughout her family's 22 years in Grosse Pointe, she has remained involved in many organizations throughout the community and schools. Her term expires December 31, 2026. jeupv@gpschools.org
