Friday, March 22, 2013
Prepare yourself for the April 2 election by reading Patch's rundowns on each of the candidates, including their answers to your questions.
With the April 2 election day drawing near, Patch wants to make sure voters are able to make informed choices about the candidates vying for a seat on the Parkway School Board by providing their answers to a questionnaire sent out earlier this month. Eight candidates are running for one of two "at-large" spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education. Click the links below to see their responses along with some basic information on their background and reasons for running. Editor's Note: The candidates received an identical questionnaire via email and were each given the same amount of time to reply. They are listed below in the order in which they filed.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Name Age, Address: Debbie Hopper, 48, 316 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 Occupation Administrative Director, Washington University School of Medicine Education: Graduate of Washington University with a Master of Health Administration and a BA in Biology Family: Mark (Husband), son and daughter. Years Lived in The Parkway School District: Over 20 years Brief Background Parkway School District involvement: Reasons For Running My involvement with the district has inspired me to run for this office as I have come to realize the School Board influences the fate of the district through its decisions. With young children utilizing the resources of Parkway School District, I understand the family perspective on how we…
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information: Name, Age, Address: Jenifer Clifton,1456 Westbrooke Meadows LaneManchester, MO 63021 Occupation: Purchasing Agent Education: B.S. Agribusiness Family Spouse/Children & their schools: Husband – William “Bill” Children – Briana & William “Liam” Years Lived In The Parkway School District: 11 Brief Background: I am a graduate of Parkway South. I earned my B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University and have established a career in purchasing and supply management working for companies including AT&T andSigma-Aldrich. I am an active member of my parish, attending and volunteering on church retreats as well asother events. I earned a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have enjoyed practicing and sharingmy art…
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Informaiton Brief Background Reasons for Running My family benefits from living where strong community schools attract good neighbors, increase property values, and most importantly prepare our children for success. I want to ‘pay it forward’ by drawing on my experience as a parent, volunteer, and nine years service on Special School District’s Board of Education. My priorities include: All students have opportunities to become capable, curious and confident learners prepared for personal paths to success; All teachers and staff are highly qualified and motivated, using safe, well-maintained facilities; All taxpayer dollars are expended solely for those purposes based on transparent plans and efficient, publicly …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Brief Background I am active in the Riverbend Elementary PTO and serve on the districts Government Relations Committee. Currently serve on the UMSL Physical Facilities, Space and General Services committee of the University Assembly; have previously served on this committee as well as the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Assembly. Additionally, I am a proud member of the NRA, ranked as a Distinguished Expert as well as a former state firearms instructor and commercial deep sea diver/dive medical specialist. Other community involvement includes: Reasons for Running Through personal experience and research I came to realize that the students and faculty of our district do not feel safe. To experience first hand a …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information • Name, Age, Address: Tom Appelbaum, 47, 12739 Cypressway Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 • Occupation: Attorney • Education: Graduate of Parkway North, BS – Missouri State (Geology), MBA – MaryvilleUniversity, Law Degree – St. Louis University • Family (spouse/children and their schools): Wife – LaDonna. No children (just dogs). • Years lived in the Parkway School District: I have lived in the Parkway School District my whole life. Brief Background: Prior to law school, I worked as a geologist and with computers. When I became an attorney, I decided to open organize a professional association of energy auditors and got legislation passed that will help make buildings more sustainable while increasing economic …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Former State Senator Jane Cunningham shared her reasonings against a public education officer position at the Monarch Fire Protection District board meeting Thursday.
Former State Senator and Monarch Fire Board Candidate Jane Cunningham spoke out against the hiring of a public education officer at Monarch's Fire Board meeting Feb. 7. Cunningham, running against former State Representative Cole McNary for current Fire Board President Kim Evans's seat in the election this April, shared her thoughts during public comments. With Monarch on the search for a public education officer, Cunningham said she did not see the advantage of the extra cost for the position when "school populations are not increasing and there is not any huge demand." Cunningham suggested the position did not require a career as a firefighter or paramedic, but added that a retired firefighter "might love to come back in" and take the …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The pair are among eight candidates in search of two seats on the Parkway School District Board of Education in April.
The following information was provided by the Parkway School District and is available on each of the eight school board candidates on the district's website. Dr. Ken Eigenberg A resident of Parkway for thirty years, Dr. Ken Eigenberg is well versed in educational issues concerning our community. His goals for board service include: insuring the district allocates funds in congruence with stated goals, improving student achievement while maintaining fiscal accountability, ensuring curriculum and instruction accommodate all students, supporting staff, and leveraging teaching through instructional technology. After receiving a Ph.D. from Caltech, Ken was employed as a research scientist. He now focuses on parenting and community service, …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The pair are two of eight candidates seeking two seats on the Parkway School District Board of Education.
The following information was provided to the Parkway School District and is available on the district's website ahead of the April 2nd election. Patch will share two candidate profiles a day this week between through Thursday Brad Williams Brad Williams and his wife Andrea are proud parents of two current Parkway students. Brad currently serves on the Government Relations Committee at River Bend Elementary and works for the University of Missouri – St. Louis, where he also received his Baccalaureate with Honors in History. Andrea is an Alum of the Parkway District and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. In his position at UMSL he is responsible for advising community college students in planning their coursework for preparation of transfer…
Monday, January 28, 2013
Former State Senator Jane Cunningham and State Representative Cole McNary are running for the lone seat open in April's election for the fire protection district.
A race for the Monarch Fire Protection District Board of Directors that was four candidates deep after a pair of surprising late entries prior to the January 15 deadline, is now down to two after a pair of candidates, including the lone incumbent, dropped out. The district confirmed late last week that Kim Evans, the board's current chairman, and Russell Lake, have removed their names from consideration for the April 2 election to the three person panel. That leaves former State Senator Jane Cunningham and former State Representative Cole McNary to compete for Evans' seat. Cunningham was redistricted out of the state legislature after she opted not to run in a relocated district, while McNary ran unsuccessfully for State Treasurer. In a …
David Trompeter
6:54 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
I am a resident of Chesterfield and have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Sam Sciortino for about 10 years. Dr. Sam has many years of experience running a local private school that my daughter attends. Take the time to talk to him! Dr. Sam is exactly the type of person you want on the Parkway School Board! He is highly qualified and deserves your vote. Thank You, David Trompeter more ›