Age
46
Occupation
Managing director/HR and business consultant
Highest Post-secondary education
B.A., Fontbonne University, organizational development
To better serve the students, families and staff of RSD. Serving the whole child by supporting students' mental, emotional, social and overall total health. Strengthening families through partnering with them to create conditions for success. Reaching academic success by strengthening reading and math achievement, with a focus on K-5 foundations.
My experience in education comes primarily as a parent and engaged community member. I have served on PTO boards and volunteered in my children’s schools. I have also supported out-of-school-time initiatives that help provide solutions beyond the classroom to reinforce academic success and support students and families.
Age
74
Public elected offices held
Ritenour School Board, 2014-present; city council, St. John, 2024-present
Incumbent?
Yes
1). Serve every student equally and offer any available assistance so they can be a successful graduate. 2). Continue to hire high-quality teachers and staff. 3). Maintain a safe school environment in a fully accredited school.
I have served the Ritenour School District as a member of the support staff advisory committee, Special School District representative and on the calendar committee. For the city of St. John, I have served on the following committees: code review, planning and zoning, budget and tax increment financing (TIF).
Age
45
Occupation
School principal
Highest Post-secondary education
M.A., Covenant Theological Seminary, theological studies
Public elected offices held
Ritenour School Board, 2022 (appointed)-present
Incumbent?
Yes
My top three priorities are academic achievement and student growth, teacher recruitment and retention, and long-term budget sustainability. These areas are closely connected and essential to the overall strength and future of any school district.
Having served on the Board of Education since 2023, and currently working as a K–12 principal, I have the unique privilege of viewing education from multiple lenses. I understand governance, policy and fiscal oversight at the board level, while also experiencing the daily realities of students, teachers and families at the building level.
Age
69
Occupation
Business owner; corporate employment, retired
Highest Post-secondary education
Some college
1). Eliminate academic disparities among different ethnic groups by increasing parent engagement and education. 2). Reduced classroom sizes. 3). Dramatically increase teachers' pay. Initial objective is to generate capital to expand the district's infrastructure using strategic fundraising campaigns and cultivating corporate partnerships.
Involved in PTO's for more than 40 years. Presided over governing board of Peoria Public School District 150's Project Success. Board member of Riverbend Family Services in Alton. Board member of Illinois Head Start Association.
Age
66
Highest Post-secondary education
DMgt, Webster University, management and leadership
Public elected offices held
Ritenour School Board, 2000-present
Incumbent?
Yes
1). To give every student a high-quality education every day. 2). To be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers, using every dollar wisely. 3) To serve the community and meet their expectations.
I went to Ritenour from K-12, graduating in 1977. My three children also graduated from Ritenour. I am a lifelong resident of this community. I believe in public education and I believe in Ritenour schools.
