Name: Nancy Zettler Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-300 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for re-election to the D300 Board of Education because I believe in public education. I believe that education is the one thing that you can earn throughout your life that no one can take away from you. I also believe that every child is entitled to a great education and the chance to learn to love to learn. To accomplish these goals we have to make sure that every child who walks through the doors [...]

  Name: Laurie Parman Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-300 Board   Why are you seeking this position? As a former District 300 teacher, and a Doctor of Education, I believe that I am well suited to address the critical issues facing District 300. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I taught in District 300 for 22 years.  During that time I taught literacy and history to 5th grade students and then completed my career before retiring in 2021 as a Family and Consumer Science teacher.  During that time, [...]

  Name: Patricia Arroyo Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Community College 509 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position as I am passionate about the advancement of our community members through education.  I am here to serve the community in which I live and work.  I would welcome the opportunity to be a small part in the future advancements of ECC college graduates.  When one succeeds, we all succeed.  It is important to encourage and give everyone that would like to have an opportunity for an equal part in having a [...]