As an educator

 I am so fortunate to have a lifelong career I adore. First as a teacher and media specialist and drama director, and recently as a member of the Board of Education. What makes it great? Middle school kids - fun, challenging, and endearing. Committed colleagues  passionate about public education. Strong leadership and exceptional teache

 I am so fortunate to have a lifelong career I adore. First as a teacher and media specialist and drama director, and recently as a member of the Board of Education. What makes it great? Middle school kids - fun, challenging, and endearing. Committed colleagues  passionate about public education. Strong leadership and exceptional teachers. And a community that believes our stated mission “to foster the academic growth and personal development of every child.”

During my four years as President:

I coordinated a smooth transition of superintendents.

· We, the Board, conducted a yearlong search, with community input, for a new superintendent who moved to Wyoming with a passionate commitment. 

· We have also retained an award winning treasurer CFO. 

· We developed a new strategic plan that drives distr

During my four years as President:

I coordinated a smooth transition of superintendents.

· We, the Board, conducted a yearlong search, with community input, for a new superintendent who moved to Wyoming with a passionate commitment. 

· We have also retained an award winning treasurer CFO. 

· We developed a new strategic plan that drives district goals and plans

We have focused on improving our primary facilities 

· We remained flexible and data driven during a novel pandemic.  

We have reestablished good relationships with our teachers leading to successful and collaborative contract negotiations. 

· Despite state budget cuts and a roller coaster economy, the Board carefully monitors cuts and balances in our budget. 

· We have championed public schools by lobbying for fair and responsible funding. 

As a media specialist, I gained experience and insight over 35 years as a teacher/librarian mostly in the Wyoming City Schools district. I managed library budgets, participated in planning building budgets, and co-wrote then managed technology grants over $375,000. I was honored as Wyoming Citizen of the Year and SOITA (Ohio) Media Spec

As a media specialist, I gained experience and insight over 35 years as a teacher/librarian mostly in the Wyoming City Schools district. I managed library budgets, participated in planning building budgets, and co-wrote then managed technology grants over $375,000. I was honored as Wyoming Citizen of the Year and SOITA (Ohio) Media Specialist of the Year. I  co-chaired a Wyoming tax levy election and have taken a role in every operating or bond levy.  I served on district committees determining procedures, policies, and participated in contract negotiations as a teacher.