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Political Party/office sought Oberlin City School Board

2.Age: 50

3.Place of birth: Garfield Hts, Ohio

4.Home Address: 134 Sycamore Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074

5.Length of residence in that community: 8 years

6.Occupation: Director of Educational Technology

7.Employer: Oberlin College

8.Elected office experience: none yet

9.Non-elected office experience (boards etc.) PTO Facilities Committee, Oberlin City Schools

10.Education (only schools graduated from) Oberlin College, BA Kent State, Ph.D. Neurobioloty

11.Marital status: Married

12.name of spouse: Terry

13.name and ages of any children: Alex - 9

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15.Should you be elected, what are three specific areas you'd like to change, address, improve or further research, and how specifically would you go about it? We need to look very closely at our building situation. The infrastructure is breaking down and will cost money to repair, we are spending way too much money on heating, cooling and electricity and the space is not necessarily conducive to 21st century teaching and learning. Also, we are or will be eligible soon for state matching funds to repair and/or replace our buildings. We need to look at the financial and educational pros and cons of continued maintenance vs consolidation/upgrades vs new construction. To do this we need to continue to engage the community, work with the consulting firms and solicit feedback from current staff and even students. I would also like to learn more about the cause of the drop off in academic achievement scores seen at the middle school. Why are our students doing so well in the high school and 3-5 but not so well in between. How much better could they be doing in high school if they didn't have that short setback in

middle school. I understand that this issue is currently being investigated, I would use my time on the board to assist and push for the investigation to continue to move forward. Additionally, evidence demonstrating that educational success is strongly tied to experiences in the early years is compelling. Therefore, I want to explore how we can develop programs for k-2 that will enhance the ability of our students to be successful and ultimately competitive as they get older.

16.Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you? My work experience provides a strong background for evaluating educational initiatives. Current work at Oberlin College involves both evaluating where education is going and developing plans for how to best implement practices that are shown to enhance learning, provide appropriate opportunities for students and assist in producing well rounded citizens. Planning for the use of new technologies and techniques involves both evaluating the educational value and developing plans for managing and deploying staff and funds. Again, my experience in technology and education at Oberlin College provides a strong background for developing such plans. I am also very dedicated to this community and want do what is best to balance educational value with cost to the community member. I've learned much about the community and what it values through living here, being part of the PTO, coaching rec soccer for 3 years and becoming familiar with FAVA, OECC, Kendal Early Childhood Center, Community Music Schools, OCS and other organizations that supplement what is being done in our schools. Oberlin is a great community with many voices. I have demonstrated that I can be a responsible and thoughtful in my process and would bring that approach to the board.