Meet the 2023 Board of Education Candidates

Why do you want to be on the board? I am running for the Francis Howell School Board, because I'm a firm believer in the benefits and responsibilities of public education.  I owe a lot to the public education I received, and I hope this is a way for me to give back. I've been called to serve at this time, because I've seen the attacks that our schools, teachers, and staff have been under b...

Why do you want to be on the board? It has been an honor to serve this District over the past three years, and I am hoping to gain your support again. First and foremost, I am a father of 3 amazing kids and a lucky husband of a wonderful wife. My experiences as a former law enforcement officer, current business owner and adjunct professor put me in a unique position to understand the comple...

1. Why do you want to be on the board?  I want to make a positive impact and demand fiscal responsibility of the Board. Starting construction on a high school before knowing the true total costs to me is not good stewardship of the taxpayer funds that are entrusted to the School Board’s care. I also want to help return our district to the top 10 ranking they once held and help our children go ...

1. Why do you want to be on the board? I want to be on the board to provide better oversight on the Prop S projects and the operating budget. The gross overspending on the Francis Howell North High School has many in the community frustrated. There’s a lack of trust in the community that the school board can actually manage the district’s finances or even cares to. Future requests for school fundi...

Why do you want to be on the board?  I have two children that are just starting out their academic careers in Francis Howell and I want to ensure that their experiences and the experiences of all of the students going forward prepare them for their futures in the best way possible way. I've seen and heard some things in the past few years that have concerned me and I want to make sure that...

Why do you want to be on the board? I am running for the FHSD school board because I am passionate about maintaining this amazing school district. I also believe that I bring a skill set that will benefit our district. As a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, I have over 25 years of experience managing multi- million-dollar budgets and collaborating with a lot of different stakeholders. I ...

1.Why do you want to be on the board? I believe my experience as a teacher has prepared me for this role. I want to use my skills and experience to bring about proactive change that will benefitmy children and the children of this community. 2.What is a current issue in our district that you would address if elected? I believe mental health is the biggest issue facing children ...