Sherry Wangenheim, a trustee for the Reed Union School District, officially resigned from her position on December 31, 2023. Wangenheim, who joined the board in late 2017 and was subsequently elected for two four-year terms in 2018 and 2022, cited her family’s impending move out of the country in June as the reason for her departure.
In her resignation letter addressed to education officials, Wangenheim expressed her gratitude for the experience, stating, “I will truly value this experience for the rest of my life. I am proud of the things we have accomplished working together.” During her tenure, she served as board president in 2020, 2021, and 2025, playing a significant role in various initiatives aimed at enhancing student welfare.
Board to Decide on Replacement
According to Shelby Tsai, the current board president, the board has 60 days to fill Wangenheim’s seat. At the upcoming meeting scheduled for January 13, 2024, members will determine whether to appoint an interim replacement for the remaining term or to hold a special election. Wangenheim’s term is set to expire in November 2024.
Tsai praised Wangenheim’s contributions, noting, “Sherry always put the best interests of the students, staff and families of this district at the forefront of each decision and led with tremendous integrity and compassion.” Under her leadership, the district focused on closing structural achievement gaps, developing innovative ways to measure student progress, and fostering safe and inclusive learning environments.
A Commitment to Education
Wangenheim, a financial planner by profession, ran unopposed for her initial board seat in the 2018 elections. In 2022, she successfully secured one of three available seats in a competitive four-way race. Her campaign emphasized the importance of helping students recover academically, socially, and emotionally from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also highlighted the need for the district to refocus on facilities planning and address various fiscal challenges.
A resident of Tiburon since 2002, Wangenheim has four children who have attended schools within the Reed Union School District. Before her election to the board, she was actively involved in the school community as a volunteer and served on the board of the district’s Parent Teacher Association.
The Reed Union School District caters to approximately 1,100 students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade at Bel Aire Elementary School, Reed Elementary School, and Del Mar Middle School. The district serves families in Tiburon, Belvedere, and a section of east Corte Madera, reflecting a commitment to delivering quality education in a supportive environment.
