King County Local Voters Pamphlet - NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION -- SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 DIRECTOR DISTRICT NO. 03 Only

King County Local Voters Pamphlet
NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION

SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 DIRECTOR DISTRICT NO. 03

Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein.

List of Candidates for
SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 DIRECTOR DISTRICT NO. 03:

Mary Jean Ryan

Nancy Waldman

Mary Jean

RYAN

    Mary Jean Ryan believes that education is the most important public policy issue facing Seattle. She will devote herself to making sure that ALL Seattle children receive a high quality education.

    Ryan believes that the Seattle schools have made major progress but she sees that much remains to be done. If elected she will advocate for quality teachers in every classroom, lower class sizes and a more enriched curriculum - all necessary steps to help students meet the new state standards. She will also work hard on school safety and will expand community use of school facilities.

    Ryan currently serves as Seattle's Director of Economic Development. She understands the changing nature of the Puget Sound economy and knows that our children need to be well educated if they are to provide for themselves and their families as working adults. She knows that employers need skilled workers and that our schools are the key to our economic future. Ryan sees Seattle becoming a city of "haves" and "have nots" and believes that we can reverse that trend if we get serious about excellence in education.

    Ryan is an involved parent of a Wedgwood Elementary School third grader and is the daughter of two public school teachers. Ryan was recently appointed to the board of Schools First and is the Board Chair of the Seattle Community Development Collaborative.

    Mary Jean Ryan is a proven leader with extensive public policy and budget experience. She has worked extensively at all levels of government and has experience raising funds for public interest programs. She is the recipient of the Seattle Management Association's Outstanding Leadership award and is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Southern California -- MPA.

    Ryan will work hard to make Seattle's schools the best in the nation.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 916 NE 65, PMB 591, Seattle, WA 98115 TELEPHONE: (206) 523-5107
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Mary Jean Ryan

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Nancy

WALDMAN

    The Seattle School Board chose NANCY WALDMAN from a large number of applicants to fill this open Board position last year. And for good reason. Nancy has been a high school teacher, a trial attorney, a judge pro tem and a volunteer mediator. She left the legal world to devote her full-time efforts to education.

    Nancy helped start both a small private primary school and a public alternative elementary school in Seattle. She chaired the governing boards of each and, for seven years, spent at least one day each week in the classroom. Later she served as Site Council chair and Volunteer Coordinator at Eckstein Middle School, working closely with teachers, administrators, staff and parents.

    During Nancy's 14 months on the School Board, she has served on the Audit and Finance Committee and represented the Board in student disciplinary hearings. And, to help achieve her priority for better state support of education, she won election to the statewide Legislative Committee of the Washington State School Directors Association.

    "I will continue working to involve parents and community members as essential partners in creating the world-class learning system envisioned by John Stanford. Also, I am committed to the task of attracting and retaining excellent and diverse teachers who are well-prepared to be accountable for student progress. Obtaining full and stable funding for our schools is a must."

    Nancy and her husband Bart have lived in Seattle for 21 years. They have two daughters in the Seattle public schools, one in middle school and one in high school. Endorsements include Sue Donaldson, Sen. Adam Kline, Rep. Jim McIntire, Shan Mullin, Don Nielsen, Scott Barnhart, Ellen Roe, and Lisa Macfarlane.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 6524 NE 61 ST, Seattle, WA 98115 TELEPHONE: (206) 525-8044 E-MAIL: nvsw@aol.com
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Nancy Waldman

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Mary Jean RYAN
Mary Jean Ryan believes that education is the most important public policy issue facing Seattle. She will devote herself to making sure that ALL Seattle children receive a high quality education. Ryan believes that the Seattle schools have made major progress but she sees that much remains to be done. If elected she will advocate for quality teachers in every classroom, lower class sizes and a more enriched curriculum - all necessary steps to help students meet the new state standards. She will also work hard on school safety and will expand community use of school facilities. Ryan currently serves as Seattle's Director of Economic Development. She understands the changing nature of the Puget Sound economy and knows that our children need to be well educated if they are to provide for themselves and their families as working adults. She knows that employers need skilled workers and that our schools are the key to our economic future. Ryan sees Seattle becoming a city of "haves" and "have nots" and believes that we can reverse that trend if we get serious about excellence in education. Ryan is an involved parent of a Wedgwood Elementary School third grader and is the daughter of two public school teachers. Ryan was recently appointed to the board of Schools First and is the Board Chair of the Seattle Community Development Collaborative. Mary Jean Ryan is a proven leader with extensive public policy and budget experience. She has worked extensively at all levels of government and has experience raising funds for public interest programs. She is the recipient of the Seattle Management Association's Outstanding Leadership award and is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Southern California -- MPA. Ryan will work hard to make Seattle's schools the best in the nation. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 916 NE 65, PMB 591, Seattle, WA 98115 TELEPHONE: (206) 523-5107		Mary Jean Ryan


Nancy WALDMAN
The Seattle School Board chose NANCY WALDMAN from a large number of applicants to fill this open Board position last year. And for good reason. Nancy has been a high school teacher, a trial attorney, a judge pro tem and a volunteer mediator. She left the legal world to devote her full-time efforts to education. Nancy helped start both a small private primary school and a public alternative elementary school in Seattle. She chaired the governing boards of each and, for seven years, spent at least one day each week in the classroom. Later she served as Site Council chair and Volunteer Coordinator at Eckstein Middle School, working closely with teachers, administrators, staff and parents. During Nancy's 14 months on the School Board, she has served on the Audit and Finance Committee and represented the Board in student disciplinary hearings. And, to help achieve her priority for better state support of education, she won election to the statewide Legislative Committee of the Washington State School Directors Association. "I will continue working to involve parents and community members as essential partners in creating the world-class learning system envisioned by John Stanford. Also, I am committed to the task of attracting and retaining excellent and diverse teachers who are well-prepared to be accountable for student progress. Obtaining full and stable funding for our schools is a must." Nancy and her husband Bart have lived in Seattle for 21 years. They have two daughters in the Seattle public schools, one in middle school and one in high school. Endorsements include Sue Donaldson, Sen. Adam Kline, Rep. Jim McIntire, Shan Mullin, Don Nielsen, Scott Barnhart, Ellen Roe, and Lisa Macfarlane. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 6524 NE 61 ST, Seattle, WA 98115 TELEPHONE: (206) 525-8044 E-MAIL: nvsw@aol.com		Nancy Waldman