Anita Bok (Board Member) grew up in Antwerp and graduated from Antwerp High School (AHS) in 1983. She married her husband Bob, also an AHS graduate and Vantage alumnus, that same year. The Boks have four children, all of whom have graduated from AHS: Steven, Class of 2004; Ryan, Class of 2006; Whitney, Class of 2009; and Lindsey, Class of 2017. She also has two grandsons. Anita attended Northwest State Community College for accounting and the Ohio Bankers League School of Banking. Over the years, she has served as a Cub Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, CCD teacher at St. Mary's Church in Antwerp, and a member of the Antwerp Music Boosters. Anita is currently serving as the President of the Paulding County United Way Board and as Treasurer of the Antwerp CIC. She is also a member of the Friends of the Library and the Great Escape book club at the Antwerp branch library. She is employed as the Compliance Officer at the Antwerp Exchange Bank. Anita has worked at the bank for over 25 years and has been in the banking field for over 30 years. Anita is now starting her 21st year as a member of the Antwerp Local School Board and has enjoyed serving in this role over the years. She says, “Antwerp is a great community to live, work, and raise a family in, and our local school is the greatest asset of this community. I am proud to have been a graduate, parent, and board member of Antwerp Local Schools."
Robert Herber (Board Member), a 1978 graduate of AHS, married his high school sweetheart Sonya Hicov, a 1979 Antwerp alumnus. They have been married 44 years and are blessed with two children, Julie and Bob Jr., both graduates of AHS. They also have 5 grandchildren: Camden, Amaya, Gabriella, Elizabeth, and Dexten. Bob received his Associate's Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology from UNOH in Lima, Ohio. Bob is a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, a volunteer firefighter for Crane Township/Cecil Fire Department, and an instructor of Firefighter I and Firefighter II at both Vantage Career Center and Bryan Fire Academy. Bob has had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Education for 24 years. His first term was from 2000-2012. The biggest accomplishment during this tenure was gaining community support for the construction of a new Pre-K-12 building. “Going through the financing, designing, and building of the new school really made me appreciate the time, effort, and dedication of the faculty, administration, and staff who make up one of the best school districts in Northwest Ohio.” After a two-year break, Herber was re-elected to the Board of Education in 2014 and currently serves as the Legislative Liaison.
Jayme Landers (Vice President) began her service on the school board June 29, 2017. Jayme is a 1996 graduate of Antwerp High School and a graduate of Sarasota Travel School. She worked for United Airlines for a few years and then met the love of her life, Jason Landers. Jayme has worked for the Paulding County Prosecutor’s Office for the past 25 years as an administrative assistant. Jason and Jayme have been blessed with two boys, who have both graduated from Antwerp High School: Jayvin Landers (a graduate of Wittenberg University, now employed as a Trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol) and Jagger (a graduate of the University of Findlay). Jayme is a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and loves to spend time with her family and friends and support local community events. She believes our future lies in the children of today and feels the Antwerp Local School system strives to empower its students. She is honored to serve as a member of the school board and represent a voice for the Antwerp Local School District.
Jake Michael (Board Member) joined the Board of Education in March 2026. A 2012 Edon High School graduate, Jake earned his degree in Sports Business from The Ohio State University in 2017. He currently serves as a Benefits Operations Senior Analyst for Rippling. Since moving to the community in 2021 with his wife Hannah (Tempel), a 2012 Antwerp graduate, Jake has become deeply invested in the village’s future, serving as a member of the Antwerp Community Development Committee. As the father of two young children, Scarlett and Brooks, Jake is dedicated to ensuring the continued success and growth of Antwerp Local School for the next generation of Archers.
Sara Schuette (President) has lived in this community for over 30 years and has been a board member since 2016. Sara is married to Shawn; they have two children, Blake and Grace. Blake is pursuing a Doctorate of Optometry at The Ohio State University. Grace is starting her career as a hair stylist in Antwerp. Sara graduated from Antwerp in 1993 and attended The Ohio State University in 1997, graduating with a degree in physical therapy. She is currently a System Rehab Manager for ProMedica Total Rehab with oversight of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Central Scheduling, Education and Evidence Based Practice for the system. She has worked for ProMedica Total Rehab for the last 26 years. Sara is also an active member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, supports functions of the Antwerp Athletic Boosters, and supports various activities at the school. She is very excited to continue to serve Antwerp Local School as school board president and be a part of the amazing academic success that our school has come to represent.