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Aaron Gerber - Director District 1
Member of the school board since December 20 ,2023
Term Expires 2025Aaron Gerber grew up here in Othello, attending school from kindergarten through high school graduation in 2009. After graduating from both Brigham Young University and The University of Utah, he and his family moved back to Othello. He now works at Othello Community Hospital serving the residents of Othello and the surrounding areas. He and his wife have a daughter attending Hiawatha Elementary School. He is happy to be home and strives to make a positive contribution to our city. He is honored to be serving on the school board, helping the youth of our community get the skills and education they need to succeed in their goals.
Mariah Muñoz - Director District 2
Member of the school board since June 9, 2025
Term Expires 2027Mariah Muñoz is a proud lifelong member of the Othello community. Having attended Othello schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, she graduated with the Class of 2017. During her time as a student, Mariah was an active participant in athletics and a member of the 2016 State Championship softball team, a milestone that fostered her lifelong passion for school sports and extracurricular activities.
Following graduation, Mariah continued her athletic career, playing two years of collegiate softball at Western Oregon University. She then transferred to Eastern Washington University, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. In 2023, she earned her Master’s Degree in Public Health from Eastern Washington University, further deepening her expertise and commitment to community well-being.
Today, Mariah serves as a Prevention Professional in the public health field, where she focuses on youth prevention efforts. Her work is driven by a dedication to equipping young people with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. She is a passionate advocate for programs that promote student safety, personal growth, and opportunities for engagement in sports, arts, and other extracurricular activities.
Mariah and her husband, Oscar, share a strong commitment to the safety, success, and growth of all Othello students. Her goal as a member of the Othello School District Board of Directors is to bring fresh perspectives, champion student opportunities, and ensure that every student has the support they need to reach their full potential.
Kenneth Johnson - Director District 3
Member of the school board since December 11, 2017
Term Expires 2025Click to email Kenneth Johnson
Ken Johnson is a general contractor specializing in glazing. He owns and operates Johnson’s Glass right here in Othello. He has been a member of the community for nearly 50 years, having raised his family in Othello along with his wife. While being a contributing member to the Othello community, he has served on the Othello City Council for 14 years (6 of which he was the Mayor Pro Temp), the Adams County Development Council for 10 years, and as a volunteer firefighter for 26 years.
He is passionate about his family, the community, and the value of hard and honest work. His goal in joining the school board is to see students, administration, and the school district as a whole continue to reach their maximum potential for learning, leadership, and success in this ever changing educational climate. He is up for the challenge of digging in and getting to work on the issues faced by our fast growing community and how it affects the Othello School District.
Lindsy Mollotte Prows - Member at Large District 4
Member of the school board since December 9, 2019
Term Expires 2025Lindsy Mollotte Prows was born and raised in Othello, WA. Lindsy and her husband, Anthony, have chosen to raise their three (3) daughters in Othello and are currently enrolled in Othello elementary schools. Lindsy has been active in her community all of her life, no matter where she lived.
After graduating from college, Lindsy lived in Seattle for several years where she worked in advertising and served as a mentor for Inner City Kids. Once she had children of her own, she decided she wanted to raise them in a community that felt like a family, which is why she chose Othello.
Lindsy and her husband own a general contracting business and work to give families their dream home. Lindsy is involved in her local church, coaches her daughters sport teams, runs 4H groups, is a member of the Othello Rodeo Association, and is a new member to the Othello School Board of Directors. Although she is new to serving as a board member, she is familiar with the process as her father served for over ten (10) years. She loves to spend time with her family, traveling, and is always ready for the next adventure. Lindsy is hoping to rally the community to provide better facilities for our students. She believes in the work and is passionate about getting it done! Lindsy is committed to being a voice for students and an advocate for the school district staff who devote their lives to the greater good.
Isauro Pruneda, Jr. - Member at Large District 5
Member of the school board since December 11, 2023
Term Expires 2027Click to email Isauro Prunda, Jr.
Isabelle Sanchez - Student Representative
One of her favorite things to do is cheerleading. Being a cheerleader has definitely impacted her as a person, and she is forever thankful for this sport. Isabelle plans after graduation to attend a 4-year university to major in Nursing to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse. She wanted to serve as a Student Board Rep because she wanted to represent students' voices and their opinions to bring to the spotlight.
Liliana Faustino - Student Representative
Liliana's favorite thing to do is volunteer in her community during her free time. It’s a way to connect with the community while leaving a positive impact.Her hobbies include creating gifts for friends and family, cleaning, and spending most of her time at church, either in the youth group, attending classes, or serving on Sundays at her church.Liliana's plan after graduation is to attend Gonzaga University and pursue a degree in Business Administration, with the goal of owning her own Business one day.She decided to become a student board representative to voice students' concerns, gain leadership experience, and advocate for those students who are scared to speak up, and help influence decisions. As well as seeing a new perspective on why we do certain things in our district, and being able to voice my opinion while meeting amazing people, and having experiences.
