Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Describe the qualifications and experiences you would bring to the State Board of Education and how they would be an asset to the work of the Board: (question from selection committee)

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    I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University in 1994, and have maintained a Utah state teachi...
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Name the three key things you would like to accomplish as a member of the State School Board of Education: (question from selection committee)

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       I have a dream that we can someday solve the equality on funding issues across the state.   Currently discrepancies occur between la...

1. What do you think are the two biggest issues or challenges facing public education in the state of Utah? Why? (question from selection committee)

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One of the biggest challenges facing public education right now is the rapid growth of knowledge.   Until 1900 human knowledge doubled ap...

Describe the efforts you would make to communicate with your constituents and bring all stakeholders (state board, local boards, legislatures, educators, parents) together to enhance public education: (question from selection committee)

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1     Communication is very important to me. When we do not communicate as public bodies we allow for inaccurate information to be spread f...

What would you do to improve the academic preparation of students as well as their transition to higher education or other post-high-school training? (question from selection committee)

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1.       A great way to proceed with higher and post high school training is to allow the local schools and districts to a...

What do you see as your role in a public governing board? (question from selection committee)

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The purpose of the Board of Education, on behalf of the citizens of Utah, is to ensure that the board achieves the general control and su...

The UEA Believes that teachers and their Association should be a partner with school districts in making decision affecting children and public education, with employee involvement taking place at both the district and school building level. (Question from Utah Education Association)

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Teachers are one of the most valuable resources in education, for them to be successful they need to be a part of the decision making proce...