Age: 55
Education: B.S. Mathematics, Purdue University; M.S. Secondary Mathematics Education, Quincy University.
Job/role: Thornton Township District 205 mathematics instructor
Family: Married with 4 children.
Other elected positions: None
Issues:
Ensuring that all decisions are made by first focusing on the impact on student learning and how those decisions support our teachers ability to provide a learning environment that promotes creativity and critical thinking plus character.
Goals:
Building a school environment worthy of the brilliance of our students. This is only possible when we prioritize student learning, strong support of our teachers and staff, and enhancing parent and community involvement. This requires a firm commitment to always work to improve across all levels of our district by leveraging research- supported best practices consistent with our communities’ priorities.