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Board Members

Joe Arndt

Board Member

Mr. Joe Arndt was elected to the Board of Education in November of 2025. His current term expires on December 31, 2029.

Lea Cobb

Board Member

Mrs. Lea Cobb was elected to the Board of Education in November of 2025. Her current term expires on December 31, 2029.

Chloe Green

Chloe Green
Board Member, OSBA Student Achievement Liaison

Board Member Chloe Green was elected to the Canal Winchester Local Schools Board of Education for her first term in November 2023.

Chloe is a homeowner, ordained minister, former early childhood education instructor, and has served as the assistant director of a four-star Step Up To Quality-rated early childhood education center. She is on a mission to grow our community. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in the great State of Ohio, she is the daughter of two Navy Veterans.

She graduated high school at the age of 16 and soon thereafter began pursuing her Psychology degree at Franklin University. After earning her Child Development Associate, Chloe recently partnered with the State of Ohio on its model program designed to mentor young girls and prevent teenage pregnancy. 

Chloe's leadership earned her an award as Radio One's youngest Represent Change Award recipient. A testament to her drive and can-do attitude, she has been featured in several national publications after becoming one of Southeastern Ohio's youngest homeowners.  Ms. Green previously worked in the Ohio Legislature and the United States Senate. Ms. Green believes students are the next generation, and we must do everything we can to empower our students to become the leaders of tomorrow. Her current term expires on December 31, 2027. 

Monika Talley

Monika Talley
Board Member, OSBA Legislative Liaison

With two decades of devoted public service, Mrs. Talley's experience includes the State of Ohio and Franklin County, where she played vital roles within the Child Support Enforcement Program. For ten years, she excelled as the Parentage Program Coordinator for Franklin County's CSEA, before making a seamless transition to become the Child Support Liaison Supervisor for Franklin County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court under Court Services.

Mrs. Talley's dedication to the betterment of the community extended beyond her official roles. For nearly a decade, she actively participated on the Advisory Board and served as a public speaker for GRADS (Graduation, Reality and Dual-Role Skills) at Tolles Career & Technical Center, supported by the Ohio Department of Education. Her commitment to this program continued until its funding was regrettably discontinued.

Through her extensive journey in public service, Mrs. Talley's track record exemplifies her passionate advocacy for children and families. She understands the importance of addressing socio-economic and social-emotional issues that significantly impact education. Her ultimate aspiration is to ensure that every child has access to a quality education and the opportunity to unlock their fullest potential. Mrs. Talley's invaluable insights can shed crucial light on the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead for our education system.

Mrs. Talley was re-elected to the Board of Education in November of 2025. Her current term expires on December 31, 2029.

Adam Twiss

Adam Twiss
Board Member, CWJRD

Board Member Mr. Adam Twiss brings the insights of more than 20 years in the classroom and a passion for his hometown to the board of education. After a dedicated career in education, Mr. Twiss retired at the end of the 2024–2025 school year, finishing his service as an assistant principal at Logan-Hocking Middle School in the Logan-Hocking School District. He was a classroom educator for 25 years, including 20 years as a Career-Based Intervention and Health teacher at Canal Winchester Schools.

A 1989 Canal Winchester High School graduate, Mr. Twiss holds a bachelor's degree in education from Baldwin-Wallace College, a Master of Education from Marygrove College, and a Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton, where he completed his principal coursework. He is the parent of two Canal Winchester High School graduates.

Mr. Twiss's commitment to the community's children extends beyond the school day to coaching basketball and football and overseeing youth sports camps. Elected to his first term in 2023, he has been involved in the community for more than 45 years and is committed to transparency and student achievement. He hopes to use his position on the board to bridge the gap between the community and its schools and to advocate for all students, staff, and community members. His current term expires on December 31, 2027.