DISTRICT 1 

Peter LeDoux, Board Vice President, was appointed in the spring of 2022. 

Peter moved from Lake Stevens to Granite Falls in April 2021 with his wife and two children after falling in love with the area.  While new to the community, his passion for a strong public education system drove him to become involved within the Granite Falls School District early on. Peter is a graduate of the University of Washington and enjoys golf, hiking along the mountain loop, and spending time with his family when he’s not working. 

He strongly believes that the only way to make change is through discussion, and he asks anyone to freely reach out to him with questions, concerns, or just to grab coffee.

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: pledoux@gfalls.wednet.edu
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DISTRICT 2

Bill Dane, Board WIAA Representative, was appointed to the Board on April 12, 2023. 

Bill moved to Granite Falls in the fall of 1982 for work. Bill grew up and went to school in the city of Tacoma where his family landed after retiring from the military. He had the pleasure of raising his family in Granite Falls and becoming a servant of the community by volunteering and then being hired full-time by the local fire department. In his over forty years in Granite Falls, Bill helped raise an amazing family, volunteered as a firefighter, a parent helper in the schools, and a coach in various junior sports leagues.

In his spare time, he plays bagpipes with the county's firefighters' pipes and drums band. Bill's current position in the fire department allows him a unique perspective on how government agencies work and he hopes to use this experience to help with his position on the school board.

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: bdane@gfalls.wednet.edu
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DISTRICT 3
Karley Kincaid, Board President, was elected to the Board in the fall of 2021.

Karley is co-chair of the parent advisory committee. A Granite Falls resident for the last 11 years, Karley and her husband Greg have two daughters in the district at both MWE and MCE. Karley has spent a lot of time volunteering in her daughter's classrooms and has a passion for elementary education, so much so that she is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Liberty University. She is also a substitute teacher in many of the surrounding school districts. She comes with a technology background and a Bachelor of Arts from Washington State University in digital media. Karley and her family enjoy having a myriad of farm animals at any given time. They all enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking on the many beautiful trails around Granite Falls.

In her free time, Karley enjoys a variety of arts and crafts, and hobbies like metal casting, sewing, papercraft, etc. Her favorite hobby, however, is lounging in her hammock and taking in the beautiful scenery around her. 

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: kkincaid@gfalls.wednet.edu
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DISTRICT 4 
Erik Gochnour, Board Community Liaison, was appointed to the Board on June 26, 2024. 

Erik is a Marine Corps veteran and a 21-year career firefighter. He currently holds the Training Captain position in his department. Gochnour teaches adult learners and has worked with countless individuals struggling with addiction and mental illness. Mr. Gochnour loves the town of Granite Falls and has children in the Granite Falls School District. He is passionate about ensuring that all decisions made are in the children's best interest.

Gochnour volunteers as a Fire Department Honor Guard member and coordinates many events, including feeding families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: egochnour@gfalls.wednet.edu
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DISTRICT 5
Carl G. Cary, Board Legislative Representative, was elected to the school board on December 4, 2013, and has been an active member of the local community since 2009. Carl is married with two children. Carl currently works as a consultant for Lerch Bates. Carl enjoys coaching youth athletics and participating in helping to create better options for children in our community. He advocated bringing the Granite Falls Boys and Girls Club back to Granite. He is a leader in the Watch D.O.G.S. program and an active member of the Community Coalition. #WEAREGRANITE

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: ccary@gfalls.wednet.edu
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SUPERINTENDENT / BOARD SECRETARY: Superintendent Dana Geaslen is from a small town in Oregon, where her early passion for learning and education took root. She ventured to Washington for her college education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Central Washington University. Her teaching career spanned various districts, encompassing both special and general education classrooms K-12. After attaining her principal certification in Washington, she assumed leadership roles in Student Services at the Enumclaw, Selah, and Camas School Districts.

In her recent role as Assistant Superintendent of Education Services and Principal Supervision in the Edmonds School District, Dana Geaslen has spent the last six years collaborating with the community to enhance instructional quality and foster inclusive practices. She holds superintendent credentials and is in the final year of her doctoral studies at Western Washington University.

Dana’s dedication centers on making a positive impact on every student's life. Her mission is to cultivate a supportive educational environment that empowers staff, engages families, and collaborates with the community to foster academic, social, and emotional growth.

Her extensive experience in both general and special education, acquired across diverse rural, suburban, and urban settings, shapes her systemic approach to leadership. She believes in the potential of each and every child.  Beyond education, Dana enjoys baking, traveling, spending time with her granddaughter and family, keeping pace with their two Australian Shepherds, and indulging in great books.

Phone: 360.691.7717
Email: dgeaslen@gfalls.wednet.edu