Board of Education Candidates 2026-27 Bios
2026-27 BOE Candidate Bios
Wendy Bannister
Residence: Town of Brutus
Education: B.S. in Information Systems, University of Phoenix; A.S in Information Systems, Onondaga Community College.
Occupation: Cyber Assurance Analyst and CSSO (Contractor Special Security Officer)
Family: Husband, Cong; One son, Forrest; one daughter, Jasmine
Community and Board Experience:
Member, Weedsport CSD Board of Education (2019 – present)
President, Weedsport CSD Board of Education (1 year)
Trustee, Weedsport Free Library Board (2018 - 2023; 2025 – present)
President, Weedsport Free Library Board (6 years)
Tanya Galka, BSN, CMSRN
Residence:
Village of Weedsport
Graduated Class of 2007 - Weedsport High School
Education:
Associate in Science - 2009, Monroe Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 2011, St. John Fisher College
Certified Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse 2015 - Present
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Stay-at-home Mom
Family:
Husband, Nicholas
Three children, Josephine - age 7, Eleanor - age 5, Theodore - age 3
Community Experience:
Village of Weedsport Joint Planning Board Member 2025 - Present
Nathan Walczyk
Residence: 8502 Weedsport-Sennett Rd, town of Brutus.
Phone: 315-730-5103
Education: Bachelor's in Public Justice SUNY Oswego.
Occupation: Estimator / job assessment, product creator.
Family: Wife Joscelyn, Daughter Beverly.
Community and Board Experience: Lived in Weedsport my entire life. Have helped and donated to APT. Main focus is on the importance of play and or physical experiences of children and adults alike.