Meet the Board of Education

Angie Reed served as an educator for 28 years, including several years as an 8th grade Special Education teacher at LPS before retiring in May 2013.

Karen Rogers is an education law attorney, small business owner, and community volunteer who believes public schools are the heart of healthy and vibrant communities. She began her service on the Liberty Public Schools Board of Education in April 2022 and has served as Board Vice President since April 2023.

Nick Bartlow was elected to the Board in April of 2018.He earned a degree in Business Administration from William Jewell College in 2000 and an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from Vanderbilt University in 2006.

Jenn ran for School Board with a vision to cultivate trust and build bridges between all LPS stakeholders. She believes when these groups work together with a shared vision, clear direction, and earnest responsibility to our students, LPS will provide an excellent educational experience, and draw families to our community.

Mr. Byrd is the father of two, the grandfather of five, and the great-grandfather of one. He and his wife, Theresa, have two daughters who graduated from Liberty High School. AJ and Theresa are also both graduates of Liberty High School. His primary reason for seeking a Board position is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to receive the best education the Liberty Community can offer them.

Dan Currence earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree, Dan served 4 years in the US Navy as an officer in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, stationed in Charleston, SC.

Mr. Marriott's reason for serving on the Board is to help serve the LPS community--to ensure that our students continue to thrive, to support the District's employees, to support public education, and to continue growing the opportunities that Liberty Public Schools offers.