"Tanya Srbinovski is in her second year on the Gates Chili Board of Education. A lifelong resident and 2003 graduate of Gates Chili High School, she and her husband, also an alum, are raising two children in the district. Tanya is deeply invested in family and community engagement and has served in school PTOs and on district committees, and she volunteers on Board committees for policy, operations, finance, and audit. Tanya holds a history degree from SUNY Brockport and works in the Instruction Office at Spencerport Central School District. She is an advocate for educators and believes in ensuring that teachers and staff have the resources, support, and professional respect they need to do their jobs effectively. She understands that when educators are supported, students thrive. Tanya is committed to ensuring that all Gates Chili students, staff, and families are supported and empowered to succeed."

"Andrea Minchella and her husband Jonathan have lived in the Gates Chili School District for 15 years. Their two sons attend Walt Disney Elementary School and previously attended the District’s UPK program at Imagination Childcare Academy (ICA). Andrea has worked as a tax auditor for New York State for the last 10 years, having received her graduate & undergraduate degrees with honors from Rochester Institute of Technology. Andrea is an active volunteer, serving as Parent President of the Walt Disney PTO, while continuing to support ICA in several capacities.  She organizes annual craft show fundraisers for both schools, and serves as a District Budget Ambassador, District Equity Team member and Walt Disney School Improvement Team member.  Andrea previously served as a docent at Seneca Park Zoo, educating visitors, holding several board positions, and organizing fundraising events to support conservation. The Minchella family can often be found around town attending clubs at the Gates Public Library, enjoying programs offered by the Gates & Chili recreation centers, & participating in classes offered by Gates Chili Continuing Education. Andrea is excited to become more involved with the school district's inner workings & do her part to ensure the continued growth of our community."

"Hello to my Gates Chili students, Families and community! Allow me to introduce myself! I am the proud mother of two GC graduates, and the proud aunt of two current students. I am a Rochester native, with extensive learning in the field of Education and a member of various professional organizations. Education is in my blood, and I am grateful to use my skills to work for our families of Gates Chili. I am excited to serve the community by putting our children and their education first! In my current tenure as a board member, we have accomplished great things for our students and families. We have made great strides with our equity and inclusion work; pushed our curriculum and instruction forward and continued to do what is best for all students and families while creating a welcoming environment! If given the opportunity to serve again, I will continue to do the work that sets Gates Chili apart and makes ensures our students receive all they deserve! I am still student centered, still family focused and still committed to the community!"