Board Members
Travis Manning, Chairman
My wife, Ann, and I and our three children are proud to say we have lived here in Caldwell going on 15 years. All three of our children attend Caldwell Public Schools and adore their teachers. I teach high school English and Public Speaking in a neighboring district, where I have also coached wrestling and advised student media and other clubs.
We chose to raise our family in Caldwell because of the small-town feel, but with many of the large-city amenities. Ann has worked for many years on the Caldwell Bikeways and Pathways Committee. Our family regularly serves our faith community. We are strongly committed to building up the people of Caldwell, whoever they may be, and working to make sure we all do a better job of supporting our Latino brothers and sisters. We love you! And we love living in Idaho where there is an emphasis on family, faith, the outdoors, and independence.
Marisela Pesina, Vice Chair
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As a lifelong Caldwell resident, I have been involved in community service, in various capacities, my entire adult life. I have served on a variety of Boards including the Caldwell Housing Authority and the St. Luke’s West Treasure Valley Community Board. I currently serve on the Community Council of Idaho Board. I have worked full-time for local title companies for the past twenty years. I love Caldwell and have raised my two children, Miguel and Lucero, here. My passion is to advocate for the best education for all students in the District. I am excited to serve on the school board and want to ensure that all students and patrons have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
Manuel Godina, Treasurer
Andrew Butler, Trustee
I was born and raised in Massachusetts where I observed what true commitment to education looks like. I met my wife, Rachel, while we attended and graduated from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. We decided to make Caldwell our home in 2014 and have loved every moment. We have four amazing children, all of whom attend Caldwell Public Schools, and keep us busy with school and community sponsored activities. I’m a third-generation custom cabinet maker and own a small shop in Caldwell. Since moving here, I have served in various leadership roles as a soccer coach, Cub Scout leader, and youth advisor. I am committed to building a culture that enables the best education possible.
I love Idaho and it is the home of my heart. Idaho is the place my parents raised me to respect others and the environment and to strive to do my best in all endeavors. Serving on the Caldwell School Board is an honor. Children deserve a quality education and the opportunities to grow as individuals. They deserve to be safe, physically, emotionally, and mentally. It is our duty on the board to provide such an environment.