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April 2019 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from School District U46 Candidate Daniel Hancock

Name: Daniel Hancock POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? I have been following the issues in the district over the last few years and believe that my experience can be used in bringing some needed changes to the district. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and have worked as a Substitute Teacher in U-46. I have also tutored students through Wayne Area Youth and Family Services (WAYS). My Engineering Background will bring proven innovative thinking [...]

By |2019-03-21T12:36:58-05:00February 19th, 2019|

April 2019 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from School District U46 Candidate Eva J. Porter

Name: Eva J. Porter POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the position for the U-46 School Board Member because I am committed to education, children, teachers, parents and the community. I have spent 30 years in the field of education, and I am dedicated to education and the well-being of all children. I want to give back to my community and bring my educational, business experience and knowledge to the School Board. I am committed to serving the district that believes in a quality education for all [...]

By |2019-03-21T12:36:50-05:00February 19th, 2019|

April 2019 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from School District U46 Candidate Jeanette Ward

Name: Jeanette Ward POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? In my 1st term I worked to ensure board member access to closed session recordings, resulting in a bill passed unanimously in the IL legislature. I supported the 1st charter school, increasing parental choice. I advocated for transparency via release of closed session minutes, and elevated dialogue regarding academic freedom/diversity of thought. Challenges remain. “Pathways” implementation must prepare students for college/career, while preserving a general education option. Tax levies continue to increase in spite of declining enrollment and increased IL funding; [...]

By |2019-03-21T12:37:09-05:00February 19th, 2019|

April 2019 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from School District U46 Candidate Susan Kerr

Name: Susan Kerr POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? I would like to continue the work I have been doing the past 4 years as a member of the school board. U-46 faces exciting challenges and decisions, including allocation of new funds available through the state's new school funding model; the implementation of new programs such as career pathways; and the implementation of ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) which will bring new accountablity measures to all school districts. I would like to have a voice in those decisions. What experience [...]

By |2019-03-21T12:31:53-05:00February 19th, 2019|
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