By: BONNIE SCHAMBERGER
To tell you a bit about myself, I come from a family of teachers as my grandma and mom both taught in the one room schoolhouse. I have a bachelors and masters in education and have taught in the public school system for 15 years as well as have substituted in our district before retiring. My two sons married teachers and I have ten beautiful grandchildren.
Why I am Running for School Board
Having been a teacher most of my life, I know that education is very important for the building of a society and a nation as well as providing the students with the skills to learn and lead a productive life. With the district, parents and community working together, we can help educate our children to be all they can be and to help them find their gifts and talents.
As we come alongside our students, they can be given the tools they need to be able to read, do math, discover science, communicate with others, love their country and give them the opportunity to be the best they can be. I've seen that it takes a team effort and vision to keep improving and reaching goals in our education system here in Salina.
Accomplishments
This past term I have encouraged people to become volunteers or foster grandparents in our schools. Community involvement can make a huge difference in a child's life. Knowing, caring, listening and responding can help a child's self image and encourage them to keep trying.
Also since there is a lack of funding for the Special Ed program, I have talked to legislators and others about fully financing this program.
I am running for re-election as I believe in the vision and mission of our district. Having been an educator in the public schools, I believe my experience as a teacher helps bring insight to the board to help make decisions and to see our district through an educator's eyes.