Board of Education

About the Board

The Board of Education is composed of seven residents of the Oak Park School District who are elected to four or six year terms. The Board elects its President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary in an annual organizational meeting. Our Board members have a variety of perspectives and skills from their personal experiences, education, careers and knowledge of the community they serve.

Board members must act in concert and have no authority to function individually in the name of the Board or District. The Board may take action only at duly convened regular or special meetings. 

Alburn Elvin, President

Al Elvin is a licensed attorney and member of the State Bar of Michigan. He works at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where he manages a team focused on providing valuable corporate governance products and services for the respective boards of directors at Blue Cross and its HMO subsidiary, Blue Care Network. Al also represents clients with tax and estate planning issues, as well as other legal matters. Al is an alumnus of Wayne State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master of Arts degree in Communications. He also holds a JD and MBA degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy. Al is also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, where he serves as the 49th president of Gamma Lambda Chapter, seated in Detroit. Al is married to Nia Elvin. They have three sons: Matthew, Jaylin and Cameron. 

Term Expires: 2026
Email: Alburn.Elvin@opsk12.org 

Paige Mattison, Vice President 

Paige Mattison is originally from Detroit, Michigan. She is currently employed by Southwest Airlines. She attended Alabama State University and Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Ms. Mattison is passionate about our school community and focused on making an impact on education in the Oak Park School District, over the years she has mentored countless boys and girls through coaching. Ms. Mattison is the devoted mother of three, two of which attend school in the Oak Park School District.  

Term Expires: 2028
Email: Paige.mattison@opsk12.org

Xondra Clark, Treasurer
 
Xondra Clark is originally from Detroit, MI. Her professional journey includes serving as a tutor in the DPS system with Bell Tutoring, mentoring for the African American Youth Leadership Program (AAYLP) in California, and assisting in the infant room at Gateway Montessori in Birmingham, Michigan. With a passion for education and community involvement, she is a recent graduate of Oakland Community College, where she earned Associate’s degrees in Arts and General Studies. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education.Xondra has also volunteered at Lessenger Early Childhood, where she participated in the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and initiated the M.O.M.S. mentor group. As a married mother of one son currently attending Oak Park Schools, she is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment for all families and is a strong advocate for the special needs community.

Term Expires: 2030
Email: xondra.clark@opsk12.org 


Heather Perryman-Tanks, Secretary 

Heather Perryman-Tanks was born in Detroit, Michigan. When she was five years old, her family moved to Oak Park. Heather’s long history in the community dates back to 1978, when she attended Key Elementary School, later graduating from Oak Park High School in 1991. She was followed by her brother Ryan (Class of ’94), her sister Courtnee (Class of ’96), and her son Airrion,  graduated in 2024. Heather has been employed by Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) for over 30 years and has been actively involved in many union committees during her time as a union appointee. Her parents, Alex and Brenda Perryman, were educators who instilled in her the value of a great education. Heather’s vision for the board is to prioritize student success by ensuring a high-quality education that meets the diverse needs of all learners—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. She is also committed to fostering an environment of trust and open communication with the public.

Term Expires: 2026
Email: Heather.Perryman-Tanks@opsk12.org


Dawn Corporan, Trustee
 Dawn Corporan - bio coming soon!
Term Expires: 2030
Email: Dawn.Corporan@opsk12.org


Aisha Tyler, Trustee

bio coming soon! 
Term Expires: 2030
Email: Aisha.Tyler@opsk12.org


Tiffany Scott, Trustee

Tiffany Scott is a proud product of Oak Park Schools and a dedicated advocate for education and community engagement. Born in Detroit, MI, and raised in Oak Park, she graduated from Oak Park High School in 2008. She continued her education at Oakland Community College, earning an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts in 2011, and is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management at Southern New Hampshire University.
Professionally, Tiffany serves as a Customer Resolution Specialist II at DTE, where she utilizes her skills to enhance customer experiences and problem-solving strategies.
Beyond her career, Tiffany is deeply involved in the Oak Park community. She is an elected trustee on the Oak Park School Board, where she works tirelessly to support students, families, and the district’s mission of educational excellence. As a devoted mother of four children who all attend Oak Park Schools, she brings a personal and passionate perspective to her role.
Tiffany is also an active member of Triumph Church, where she participates in various community initiatives, further demonstrating her commitment to service and leadership. Through her professional, civic, and personal endeavors, Tiffany Scott continues to be a driving force for positive change in Oak Park Schools and the broader community.

Term Expires: 2028
Email: Tiffany.Scott@opsk12.org