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Candidate Profile Published Wednesday, February 27 08:30:15 AM |
| Name: | Alberder Gillespie |
Other candidates in this race: |
| Office: | South Washington School board member | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| City of residence: | Woodbury | |
| Background: | Self-employed consultant, current South Washington County school board member; B.A., Purdue University. Leadership/community involvement: EMID advisory group, member University of Minnesota president?s advisory board, Girl Scout trainer/leader, PTA, District 833 mini-grant reviewer, member of SHRM. Married, two children. | |
| Endorsements: | Not seeking endorsements. | |
| Most important issue: | Moving our schools from good to great has been and will continue to be my goal as a South Washington County school board member. Great school districts make student-centered decisions. We must set aside personal agendas and focus on putting children first. Great school districts focus on professional development. Top-notch leadership inside and outside the classroom is required to ensure district goals are achieved. Great school districts practice fiscal responsibility. Great school districts build strong strategic community and corporate relationships. Great school districts create an environment where all feel welcomed, valued and respected. |