Ballot City
Stilwell
Campaign Phone
3195739700
Personal Biography
I am a native Kansan, born in Chanute. In Neosho County. An Honorably discharged USAR Specialist 5th Class.
Education
I have earned educational degrees from Pitt State, Wichita State and Kansas State
Community/Public Service
My profession career in public education includes teaching in Joplin, Mo; Administrative positions in Kingman, Salina, Junction City, Blue Valley in Kansas; Administrative positions in Ladue and Lee’s Summit in Missouri and administrative positions in Ft Madison and Crdar Rapids in Iowa. I had the opportunity to serve on several Chamber Boards and United Way Boards. Further, I served one term in the Kansas House.
Supporting the District Strategy Plan
Recruit and Retain the best personnel available
Close the Special Education funding gap
44 years in public education
33 years as a Superintendent
PhD in Educational Leadership
A conservative finance philosophy
A strong emphasis on academic excellence
A desire to serve the BVSD community
Honestly and Integrity
Ballot City
Overland Park
Campaign Phone
913-220-1263
Personal Biography
Born and Raised in Johnson County Kansas. My wife and I have been married for 29 years and have five children and two grandchildren. Professionally, I own an investment banking firm (Royal Blue Capital) and have ownership interests in a several operating businesses.
Education
BS in Foreign Service, Georgetown University; J.D. Kansas Law School
Community/Public Service
Former Board Member Overland Park Chamber, Current Board member Blue Valley School District
1. Enhancing rigor for students in non-advanced courses - in particular, with respect to complexity and volume of reading material assigned and intensity of long form writing and public speaking.
2. Reducing the school district’s addiction to undertaking building expansion projects even when district enrollment is flat to shrinking.
3. Removing all iPads, tablets, and laptops for learning in the classroom.
Began my career as a middle school and high school teacher. Taught writing during law school. Business owner. Advisor to Fortune 1000 companies. Active community member.
First, ensuring that the district delivers the most challenging and enriching academic experience possible.
Second, ensuring taxpayer funds are wisely spent.
Third, keeping focused on the school district’s core function of developing the intellectual capabilities of all the students entrusted to the school district.
