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Age
53
Occupation
Urban planner
Highest Post-secondary education
M.S., University of Iowa, urban and regional planning
Public elected offices held
Affton School Board, 2020-present
Incumbent?
Yes
My priorities are student achievement and readiness, recruiting and retaining strong staff, and responsible stewardship of district resources. That means aligning budgets to academic outcomes, supporting competitive compensation and a positive professional culture, and ensuring accountable governance.
For the past six years, I have served on the Affton School Board. I have also served on the curriculum, strategic planning and finance committees. I supported successful bond initiatives that strengthened district operations and funded capital improvements, positioning our staff and facilities for long-term success.
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Age
53
Occupation
Assistant to financial adviser
Highest Post-secondary education
Some college
Public elected offices held
Affton School Board, 2023-present
Incumbent?
Yes
One of my top priorities is to provide a safe and equitable learning environment for all children to reach their highest potential. Teachers and staff who feel valued and respected are instrumental in providing such an environment. Bus transportation and Cougar Care are a must in supporting our community. It is important to do this while being fiscally responsible.
I have a child in elementary school in the district. I volunteer with the Affton Parents Club. As a board member, I am currently one of the board liaisons to the activities committee and Affton Education Foundation. I also serve as Affton's delegate to the governing council for the Special School District.
Age
49
Occupation
Caregiver
Highest Post-secondary education
Some college
Public elected offices held
Affton School Board, 2020-present
Incumbent?
Yes
1). Ensuring a quality education so all students can thrive, leading to increased testing scores. 2). Build a district where highly skilled teachers and staff want to work and retain them. 3). Provide unique opportunities for all backgrounds, offering high- quality learning, trade skills and extracurriculars so students remain engaged and excited about school.
I was elected in 2020, I am the current board president, I actively serve on committees including: strategic planning, curriculum and wellness. I also volunteered for Prop 1, a no-tax increase proposition providing our district with $30 million in resources to make district-wide improvements (ensuring ADA and accessibility compliance.
Age
29
Occupation
Banker, item processing clerk
Highest Post-secondary education
B.A., Loyola University of Chicago, political science
1). Be an asset to the future of the Affton School District and grow the district into a place where people want to work and send their children. 2). Ensure that I do what is best for the current education and employment of all within the district. 3). Build relationships within the community.
While the only direct experience I have in education is the senior service project I did in high school for a month at Holy Trinity Catholic grade school where I got to aid the various teachers in their duties. I have several friends and family members in education. I understand the importance of education in the community.
