King County Local Voters Pamphlet

  As a retired educator, mother, and grandmother, I share the values of this community.

  For over 30 years, I have lived and worked on Mercer Island. Now, I want to put my experience to work on the Mercer Island School Board to ensure our children receive the greatest possible educational experience.

  A Lifetime of Experience

  . MIHS Connections Committee, 2002-present . President, Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, 2000 . Mercer Island Citizen of the Year, 1997 . High school English teacher for 32 years and English Department Chair for more than 20 years . Mercer Island Education Association President and statewide leader for more than 20 years . Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Board for six years.

  I would appreciate your support and vote. If you have questions about me or my campaign, please contact me.

  Educational: B.S. WSU; D.D.S. University of Washington.

  Professional: Private dental practice, Clinical instructor Renton Technical College; Health Department staff dentist.

  Personal: Married; 3 school-aged children; 17-year Mercer Island resident.

  Our community deserves a school board that focuses on today's challenges while building on past successes. I am a strong supporter of differentiated teaching; one size does not fit all. We need to provide more choices, particularly at the secondary level, offering students multiple pathways to academic and emotional growth. The school board sets the fiscal and philosophical direction for our schools and must reflect the community's priorities. The turnover in the superintendent's office in recent years has been of considerable concern to our community. We now have a superintendent whose goals for our schools match the community's. I will represent all stakeholders and work with Dr. Simms to accomplish her goals so that she can enjoy a long, successful tenure.