Lisa Callan, who was a finalist along with Alison Meryweather to fill Issaquah School Board Director Position 4, has announced she will seek the position in the fall election.

The seat was vacated earlier this year when Chad Magendanz resigned when he was elected to the state House of Representatives. Meryweather was chosen from five candidates to fill the position.

Callan helped build a cultural diversity council at Grand Ridge Elementary and is a PTSA board member. She earned a BS in mathematics and science from Northern Arizona University, later worked for Boeing for 14 years and as a software development project management consultant. Since her son was born, she has been a community and school volunteer.

“As the mom of a student at Grand Ridge Elementary School, I have the best of all reasons to lead educational programs and opportunities in our Issaquah public schools,” she said.

Callan grew up in a family of educators and leaders. Callan said she knows how to make smart decisions, be fiscally responsible and consider the needs of all kids.

“Schools are where our children discover who they are, who they want to become, and that learning is a lifelong journey,” she said.

No other school board seats are contested.