As a candidate for KUSD 20 School Board, my focus will be on child educational development and Safety.
A child's educational development should fit the need of the child, not a system. Whether it be challenging, rigorous, excelled, vocational or special needs, each parent and child should have the choice and opportunity for individual achievement and success. Every child should feel safe in any educational facility in Kingman. I would like to see a joint effort with KUSD #20 and the City of Kingman
10/26/2014
I am asking for your vote, but most importantly, I am asking you to vote!
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10/15/2014
Link for the cooking show I did on CATV 11
http://youtu.be/_gOC-x3ugq0
One of the most important factors in educational success is reading.
o 72% of AZ 4th Graders are below proficient in reading. http://nationsreportcard.gov/reading_math_2013/ #/state-performance
It is not just up to the schools to ensure that a student is proficient in reading, it is also a parents responsibility to identify if their child needs assistance. Some children need additional tutoring. Many teachers in Kingman devote their own time to tutor children, Foster Grandparents assist in the schools and the Boys & Girls Club in Kingman is starting a reading program. Parents, if you are unable to assist your child in this area, there is help.
09/30/2014
I am doing a Cooking Show this morning on CATV 11 and will be discussing my platform for School Board. I believe K-12 should be getting more than 42% of the State Budget and Parents need to get involved by going to www.azleg.gov and letting their Legislatures and Governor know their opinion.
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09/06/2014
If anyone would like to help with my campaign, private message me. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
Asking for support and votes from all my friends in KUSD #20.
08/27/2014
Election for KUSD #20 School Board is 11-4-14. I am asking for your vote.
I have received endorsements from The United Professional Firefighters of Kingman and The Kingman Police Officers Association.
A child's educational development should fit the need of the child, not a system. Whether it be challenging, rigorous, excelled, vocational or special needs, each parent and child should have the choice and opportunity for individual achievement and success.
Every child should feel safe in any educational facility in Kingman. I would like to see a joint effort with KUSD #20 and the City of Kingman Public Safety departments to develop a joint, (detailed Safety Plan with KPD) and a (Triage plan with KFD). There is a sustainable plan in place, but I feel it should be expanded with ongoing training. With a shortage of resource officers in the schools, I believe this is a necessity.
My experience in budget preparation, strategic planning and goal setting will facilitate my transition on the team to establish goals that will be receptive to the community and their vision for the future of youth educational development and success.
One of the most important duties I will face is to advocate for the students. I realize that any decision that I make will affect their well-being, motivation and expectations of a quality education. I am focused on ensuring that each student has the opportunity to receive the best education available in our community.
I bring diverse experience and knowledge to this position.
• Retired Telecommunications Executive with a career span of 30 years in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Training, Customer Service and Tariff Regulations.
• Served on the Governor’s Council in Telecommunications in Education
• Served on Arizona Corporation Commission task force for Universal Funding for schools
• Served on United States Telephone Association committee for 911 Procedures & Administration
• Managed a team that engineered, designed, and implemented the first Internet service in Mohave County (CTAZ)
• Certification as a 1st Class engineer by the National Association of Radio & Telecommuncations Association
• Engineering certification from Northern Telecom & University of North Carolina
• Certifications in Business & Financial Management
• Certifications in Project Management & Strategic Planning
• Former Math & English Tutor at Mohave Community College
• Former instructor for Kid’s College - MCC
• Past member of KRMC Hospital Foundation
Trustee level member of MCC Foundation
• Board of Director of the Kingman Boys & Girls Club
• Charter President of Lee Williams HS Booster Club
• Member of the Parents Committee for the Cambridge Academy.
• Vice Mayor & Kingman City Council Member
(2008 to present)