Friday, February 16, 2007

What's the difference?

One of the questions I have received is: What differentiates you from the current school board members, and what differentiates you from the other candidates?

I am a scientist by profession, what has made me successful in that career is the realization that the thorough analytical approaches to problem solving one develops as a scientist are applicable to all areas of decision making. What I do best is gather information, break it down and analyze it in creative ways, and use it to provide answers and make the right decisions. I have developed an unbiased analytical approach that has made me an asset to every organization I have been a part of.

Furthermore I hear from teachers, administrators and parents that one of the areas for improvement in our district is in the math and science curriculum, especially at the high school level. My educational and professional background means that I can bring a perspective to our math and science curriculum that is otherwise lacking on the school board.

Lastly, I am a candidate who has consistently supported the continued unity of this district, and has gone to bat in support of the best interests of both communities. Although we purchased a house in Monona, we also recognized we were buying into the unified Monona Grove school district. I strongly believe that the job of the school board is to place the interests of the students first, regardless of where they come from, but by doing so both communities are served best.

Next question?

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