Board of Education

rcrawford@twinsburgcsd.org

Current Term of Office: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029

“As an involved parent in the schools, I’m excited to advocate for the education of ALL children in our community. I will strive to elevate and enhance the Twinsburg City School District and make a real impact in our students' lives. I’m thankful for this opportunity to serve our community as a member of the Twinsburg Board of Education to help make a difference!”

Rhonda Crawford has been a resident of Twinsburg since 2001, but currently lives in Reminderville. She is an alumna of University of Akron, with a B.S. in Organization Supervision and an Associate of Arts degree. Her husband, Cameron, is on the board for the Twinsburg Baseball League and the Twinsburg Recreation Basketball League. Mr. & Mrs. Crawford value service to the community and teach this to their children through their example. They have four children. Their oldest daughter Driana is a graduate of Twinsburg High School, Class of 2016, their sons Cameron (9th) who attends Twinsburg High School and Caiden (7th) who attends R.B. Chamberlin Middle School and their youngest son attends Wilcox Primary School (1st Grade). Mrs. Crawford currently works at Key Bank in management. She also serves as the District Chair for the Twinsburg Council PTA's Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Wellness Committee.  Mrs. Crawford is the Past President of Samuel Bissell Elementary School PTA and has served in other PTA Board roles. She is a very involved parent who has been active in volunteering for various organizations in the schools and the community.

began@twinsburgcsd.org

Current Term of Office: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

“As a Twinsburg City School District parent, I look forward to serving on the Board of Education because I believe in this community, and I believe in our schools.  As a parent, I am keenly aware of our schools’ assets and challenges.  I want to listen to parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and students, and do my part to help continue the tradition of excellence in the Twinsburg City School District.  Of the hundreds of volunteer hours I have contributed to the Twinsburg community, I believe the time I serve as a school board member will be the most meaningful.  I truly believe schools are the glue that binds a strong community.”

Mrs. Egan has been a resident of Twinsburg for over 20 years and is an active Twinsburg parent, serving as President of the Twinsburg Youth Football and Cheer Program and is a member of the Twinsburg Athletic Boosters. She is also committed to the larger community and volunteers her time with the Twinsburg Rotary Club.

Mrs. Egan is an IT project manager specializing in vendor management and IT security.  She has also focused on project management with implementation and new product training while employed with Verizon over the past 16 years.  Her experiences with leading teams, planning and achieving goals, building strong relationships, and striving for excellence have defined her career.  Mrs. Egan was born and raised in Steubenville, graduated from the University of Mount Union where she studied business marketing and information systems and moved to northeast Ohio after college.  Mrs. Egan comes from a long line of educators and coaches. Her father, uncle, father-in-law and cousins have all been educators and coaches.  Beth and her husband, Scott, have two children.  Her older son, Ryan, graduated with honors from Twinsburg High School in 2023 and is studying Nursing at The University of Akron.  While attending Twinsburg High School, he ran cross country, played tennis and was a member of the National Honor Society.  Her younger son, Sam, is currently a junior at Twinsburg High School, plays hockey, throws shot put and discus and is a member of the Drone Club and National Honor Society. 

mhamilton@twinsburgcsd.org

Current Term of Office: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027

“As a committed parent in the Twinsburg City School District, it is my honor and privilege to serve as a member of the Twinsburg Board of Education. I promise you that I will always do my best to serve and strive to make a difference in the Twinsburg City School District!”

Ms. Maria Hamilton has been a resident of Twinsburg for over 20 years and is deeply committed to serving her community. She has held several leadership roles within the Twinsburg City School District, including serving on multiple PTA boards: Wilcox Elementary as Treasurer for two years, Samuel Bissell Elementary as Recording Secretary for two years, and George G. Dodge Intermediate School as Treasurer for two years. In addition to her PTA involvement, Maria is a board member of the Twinsburg Baseball League and actively serves on the Twinsburg City School District Educational Opportunity Committee, as well as the Finance and Business Advisory Committees.

Maria is an IT Project Manager.  She’s an insightful, detail-oriented professional with progressive experience leading end-to-end project lifecycles to meet complex client and business objectives across technology, operations, and finance. A proven Project Manager recognized for guiding senior stakeholders on trade-offs, risk mitigation, governance, and strategic decision-making while integrating cloud, AI, and enterprise technologies to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ursuline College.

Maria is the proud mother of a 7th grader that attends RBC.  He is an honor roll student and enjoys playing travel baseball and golf.

mrush@twinsburgcsd.org

Current Term of Office: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029

“As a proud parent and Board of Education member, I am committed to listening, building strong relationships, and working together in service of our community. I believe in supporting our employees, engaging families and ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education that prepares them for lifelong success.”

Merkisha Rush is a dedicated public servant, community leader, and proud parent serving on the Twinsburg City School District Board of Education. She brings extensive experience in finance, compliance, and organizational leadership, with a proven record of accountability, strategic oversight, and ethical governance. 

Merkisha has demonstrated community leadership throughout the State of Ohio, collaborating with local governments, educational partners, nonprofit organizations, and civic leaders to advance initiatives centered on equity, transparency, and sustainable outcomes. 

Within the district, she has served in multiple leadership and volunteer roles, building strong partnerships among families, educators, and administrators. 

As a Board member, Merkisha is committed to serving the community, fostering lasting relationships, practicing inclusive and thoughtful decision-making, supporting district employees, and ensuring all students have access to hig

ltravis@twinsburgcsd.org

Current Term of Office: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2029

“I feel honored to be on the Twinsburg City School District Board of Education and to serve during the calendar year of 2025.  I am committed to serving our three communities and to making every decision in the absolute best interest of all our children.  I bring the gift of over 35 years in public education and I will do my best to support the teaching and learning needed to prepare our children for success.”

Mrs. Travis has been a resident of Twinsburg for 24 years.  Lea has over 35+ years of experience in public education.  She has been a high school social studies teacher, an elementary school principal and a district curriculum director.  She is currently a curriculum consultant for the Educational Service Center of NE Ohio. Lea is also a Data Lead for the State of Ohio serving districts by collaborating with administrators and teachers to interpret their student data as they work to improve the teaching and learning in their district.  Additionally, she is a facilitator for the Ohio State Dyslexia Training Model for grades K -12.  Mrs. Travis has been a member of our PTA, the Band Boosters and has served on the Curriculum and Technology committee for the district’s Strategic Plan.  Lea continues to serve on the district Curriculum and Technology Committee and is the Board’s representative to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Finance Committee.  Lea received her BS from Ohio University, her MA+ from the University of Dayton and holds a superintendent license from Kent State University.  Married, she and her husband, Terry, have three sons and a daughter.