Our Board Members

Board Member Headshot - Ann Sepersky

Ann Sepersky, President

414-588-1574
Ann.Sepersky@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term Expires April 2027

Ann was appointed to the Franklin School Board in September 2020.  She was re-elected in 2021 and 2024. A Franklin resident since 2007, she and her husband have three children that have attended or are attending Franklin Public Schools (Class of 2022, 2024 and 2027).  Since 2009, Ann has been active across the district as Ben Franklin PTO president, co-chair of Franklin PAGE (Parent Advocates for Gifted Education), board member of UMPS (United Music Parents), and a longtime classroom volunteer.  Outside of the Board, Ann is an RN for Advocate Aurora.  

"As a Franklin resident and parent, I have seen first-hand the incredible accomplishments of our school district.  I am proud of Franklin Public Schools and I am excited to work together to serve our community."

Board Member Headshot - Mike Spragg

Mike Spragg, Vice President

414-238-4043
Mike.Spragg@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term Expires April 2028
Mike joined the Franklin School Board in April 2019. He and his wife Elizabeth have lived in Franklin since 2007 and their two daughters are students in the Franklin School District. Mike served two years as president and two years as vice president for the Country Dale PTO. He is also a Director for the WGA-Evans Scholar Foundation, the country's largest privately funded scholarship program.  
"We decided to move to Franklin instead of other suburbs largely because the schools are so good here. I am humbled that voters put trust in me to serve on the school board and I will do my best to offer fairness, transparency, and open dialogue between the school administration and the community."

 

Board Member Headshot - Maqsood Khan

Maqsood Khan, Treasurer

262-724-0259
Maqsood.Khan@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term Expires April 2027

Maqsood moved to Franklin, WI in 2014. He was elected to the board in April 2021.  He is an active community member, a practicing gastroenterologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and also goes on medical missions to provide much needed health care to underserved communities. 

"We moved to Franklin, WI especially for the excellent schools it offers.  I was raised by an educator (my mother) with 36 yrs of service in the field of education. Public education is the most important foundation of a community.  Being part of the FPS board is one of the ways I want to contribute to our Franklin community and give the best platform for our kids to succeed."

 

Board Member Headshot - Angie Bier

Angela Bier, Clerk

414-477-0976
Angela.Bier@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term Expires April 2027

Angie was elected to the Board in 2021 after years of serving in a volunteer capacity in other school-related endeavors throughout the district.  Initially drawn to the work due to her two daughters' attendance at Franklin Public Schools, she continues to serve out of an ethic of servant leadership learned from her parents and shared with many friends and colleagues in the Franklin community.  Her career has spanned pediatrics to writing to her current role as Executive Director of Franklin's own Forte Theatre Company.  She lives with her husband Jimmy, two daughters Natalie and Evie and two dogs.

 

Board Member Headshot - Debbie Larson

Debbie Larson, Member

414-761-8993
Debbie.Larson@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term expires April 2028
Debbie has served the Franklin School Board from 2003-present. She has served as the Chair of the Building and Grounds, Curriculum, Personnel and Policy and Community and Government Relations committees. She has also sat on the Curriculum, Building and Grounds, Personnel and Policy, Community Education/Recreation and Community and Government Relations committees in the past.
"Being a board member is important to me because I have dedicated my adult life to education. I am a life long learner and a teacher. I believe I bring a different perspective to the table as both an educator and a parent. With five children, three of which have graduated and two that are currently enrolled in the district, I only want a world class education for not only my children, but our entire community. This is why I work as a board member.  
Board Member Headshot - Kathryn Eckhardt

Kathryn Eckhardt, Member

309-212-1465
Kathryn.Eckhardt@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term expires April 2029
Kathryn was elected to the Franklin School Board in April, 2026. She and her husband
chose to move to Franklin in 2014 to be closer to family and friends as her husband is a 
Franklin alumni (Class of 2002).  They are raising three children, two who are currently
enrolled in the Franklin School District.  While this is Kathryn’s first term as school board member, she has also served on the Franklin Education Foundation Golf Committee and Hops for Hearts Committee (Project Bubaloo) and
participated in Key Communicators meetings.  Her children are involved in many extracurriculars in the Franklin
community.
“As a former attorney trained in mediation and collaboration, I want thoughtful, solutions-focused approach to
leadership.  As a parent of three young children—two currently in Franklin schools-I am deeply invested in the 
success of the district.  I am passionate about strengthening schools through community investment, supporting
educational opportunities for all students, and prioritizing the retention and empowerment of high-quality teachers."

 

 

Board Member Headshot - Mary Yank

Mary Yank, Member

414-552-4280
Mary.Yank@franklin.k12.wi.us
Term Expires April 2029

Mary and her husband Greg have loved being Franklin residents since 2000. Their three daughters attended grades 1-12 in the district and all are thriving as young adults out in the world.  Mary continues to enjoy volunteering at numerous activities within the school district, is on the board of the Franklin Educational Foundation, is active with Volition Franklin and is also an election poll worker.  She was elected to the FPS School Board in April, 2023.  Mary has been a Social Worker at St. Luke's Hospital for 36 years. 

"Our girls all received an outstanding, well-rounded education in FPS. We are so fortunate to have incredible educators and staff throughout the district , parents who are invested and involved in their children's success and a community that supports an excellent public school system. As a board member I am committed to ensuring each student has the resources, guidance and opportunities to thrive academically and personally and that our educators and staff feel heard, valued and supported. "