Megan Carrella

Meet Megan Royle Carrella

In her “Board of Education era” starting her 1 st year of a 6-year term

Proud Albion College Alumna (Class of 1995)

Speech/Communication major with a 7-12 Education certification

3rd generation summer resident making Frankfort her permanent home in 2020, moving from the Chicago metro area

Married to Ed Carrella for 20 years; Children: Luciano (FHS Class of 2026) and Sophia (FHS Class of 2030)

Professional career is vast and varied, filled with incredible experiences which include but are not limited to:

College Admissions Counselor (Albion College)

Chicago Public School Teacher (7th /8th grade)

Executive Assistant at the George Washington University Law School (DC)

Director of Education for the International Interior Design Association (Chicago) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (NYC)

Currently employed for the past 19 years with Miller Knoll (formerly Herman Miller) as a Sales Operations Lead

Part Owner/Proprietor of Vita Bella Italian Kitchen & Market and Dinghy’s Bar and Grill in downtown Frankfort

Past/Current non-profit board and volunteer service include the Congregational Summer Assembly (Frankfort)

Miller Knoll Foundation Global Ambassador

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

Megan’s dedication to fostering a thriving educational environment is the cornerstone of her philanthropic pursuits. Her commitment to community support and collaboration speaks volumes about her vision for the Frankfort-Elberta Area School District. Optimizing the enthusiasm and experience of professionals within the district to address challenges and embrace innovations in teaching and learning is how she endeavors to

create positive and remarkable outcomes for students.