Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Ed Guerra POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am an Elgin resident and I believe I would be able to offer a fresh perspective, and new ideas, if elected. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have a unique, well-rounded background which will allow me to work well under any circumstances. I have the ability to understand and consider other points of view, while managing valuable resources. 3.  What will be your greatest challenge if [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Mary McNicholas POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Community Unit School Dist. 300 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking a seat on the CUSD 300 Board of Education because I want to bring my strong passion, experience, and unique perspective to the board. As a recent D300 graduate, my voice is the closest to a student perspective of anyone running. I have experienced first-hand exactly what makes District 300 schools so remarkable, and I have also seen the problems that need to be addressed. While I by no means have a comprehensive view of [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Anne Miller POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Community Unit School Dist. 300 1.  Why are you seeking this position? 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I was elected to the D300 board in 1997. I’d been a parent volunteer for 10 years. Being elected to the school board seemed like the next logical step; not so much because of a passion for education, though that I do possess. But more because of a passion for improving the learning experiences of students and affecting change in my community. My [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Dr. David J. Scarpino POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Community Unit School Dist. 300 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I have spent my entire professional life involved in public education. Now that I am retired, I want to give back to the community and the school district that have given me so much. I care deeply about our school district and the education the children in District 300 receive on a daily basis. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? My 40 year professional [...]