Board of Directors

Dan (& Vera) ~ We are 25 year residents of Rohnert Park.  To affect change in a positive way, it is necessary to get involved.  The Cotati/Rohnert Park Education Foundation is a noble cause, and we are extremely proud to be a part of it.  One of the most valuable gifts we can give to our children is education. This Foundation assists our community by providing valuable grants to our educators.  With all of the fiscal concerns facing our schools, this foundation becomes even more important. We encourage all of you to support it.

Mike ~ “Born and raised in Sonoma County, I have lived in RP since 1986. My wife, Deborah and I have 3 Children, which all have graduated from the Cotati – RP Unified School District.

Founded in 1980, I own and am the President of Liberty Valley Doors Inc. at 6005 Gravenstein Hwy., Cotati.

I am the Past President of the Woodwork Institute of Ca. and have chaired and served on various committees within that association.

I have assisted and coached Pee Wee baseball, CYO basketball and soccer in the past. I am a past member of the 20/30 club and served on the RP mobile home rent appeals board and I am a current member of the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park- Cotati.

I have served on the EF board for the past 2 years and am currently Vice President.

After learning about the EF and about the hundreds of thousands of dollars that had been raised and given back to the CRPUSD and what all the current and past members had done while my children were in school, I decided it’s my turn to contribute, both financially and voluntarily. I am dedicated to helping this community however I can. I love it here.”

Daniel Blanquie – President

Michael Pastryk—Vice President

Executive Board

2007-2008

Gaylene Rosaschi—Secretary (also serving as District Liaison)

Wulff ~ “Our future lives in our youth and I believe that it is our responsibility and duty to invest whatever time, effort, and capital is necessary in order to provide our youth and their teachers with all of the alternatives and opportunities they need to accomplish their fullest potential.  The Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park allows me the unique and privileged opportunity to contribute towards that goal.” 

“Both of our sons have attended the Cotati-Rohnert Park schools and were fortunate enough to be able to participate in many of the educational programs of merit funded by the Education Foundation, including Art Docent and a whole variety of nature and science projects.  These curriculum enhancements have contributed significantly to their educational success, including their candidacy qualifications and acceptance at prominent universities.”

 Wulff and his wife Paula (also a board member and former president) have lived in Sonoma County since 1989.  Both are exceptionally active in their community and were joint recipients of the prestigious Sonoma County Spirit Award in 2006.  Wulff works for the City of Rohnert Park and further contributes to the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati and as a member of the United States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol – Redwood Empire Composite Squadron #157

Linda ~ “I have been on the board for several years. I joined the Ed Foundation as the teaching profession has always held a soft spot for me. My father was a greatly loved teacher and I saw how much teachers give to their profession. My family has lived in Rohnert park for over 20 years.”

Linda Canterbury—Treasurer

Wulff Reinhold— Immediate Past President (2006-2007)

Fred Brokaw (Past President, 2004-2005 & 2002-2003)

Board of Directors

Fred ~ “I have been involved in the Education Foundation for at least nine years and attended the Sharing of the Green Auction for at least five years before I joined the board.  My wife is a teacher in the CRPSD and was a recipient of grants from the Education Foundation which allowed her to purchase good sewing machines for her Home Arts class at Mountain Shadows Middle School.  Those machines are still in service and have taught hundreds of students how to sew.  Since becoming a member I have watched the organization grow by improving the Auction and developing other fundraiser events like the Spice up the Night Chili Cook Off and the Talent Extravaganza.  The end result is more funds to enrich the student’s educational experience”.

Barbara Bagileo

Vera Blanquie

Jane Ginn

Sharon Kennedy

Debbie ~ My name is Debbie Pastryk.  I attended RCHS, and have lived in RP for many years.  My husband, Michael and I have raised three sons: Steven (25) RCHS, Jason (20) RCHS, and Justin (19) Tech High.  I am very pleased with my children's overall education they received.  I support our schools and teachers and want to give back where I can.  That is why I joined the Cotati-Rohnert Park Education Foundation and hope all of you support us, and our events.

April Nelson

Debbie Pastryk

Paula Reinhold (Past President, 2003-2004)