Monday, May 23, 2011

Candidates for Parent Representative on SBDM Council

Below is the information about the three candidates running for the Parent Representative position on NOMS SBDM Council.


My name is Jennifer Finnigan. My husband and I moved to Oldham County from Texas 2 years ago. We have 3 children, 1 who will be attending North Oldham Middle School next year, and 2 that will be attending Goshen elementary next year. I have my Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and my Masters in Health Promotion. Prior to starting a family, I worked in the AT&T Corporate health Center at the AT&T World Headquarters in Bloomfield, NJ, and then worked for a prominentDallas surgeon. Both experiences fueled my love for wellness, and a healthy lifestyle which I continue to teach my family. Currently, as a stay at home mom, I have been very active in Goshen elementary, as room mother, volunteering in other ways for our teachers, helping with the book fair annually, and regularly working in the library. I feel it is my duty and responsibility as a stay at home mother to be as involved in my children’s education, and help support the school in any way possible.

I would like to serve on the SBDM council because I believe it’s important to stay involved in our children’s educational experience. I believe that by serving on this council, I can help maintain the high integrity and standards of excellence that North Oldham Middle School enjoys. My background in wellness, consistent voluntary commitment to Goshen Elementary, ability to resolve issues, and my love for children and education will allow me to help serve this committee very well. I enjoy working in a team environment, and working together to reach a common goal. I believe the school experience should be fun, motivating, fair, challenging at all levels, and most importantly…should happen in an environment where everyone is treated as equals and respected. Thank you for considering me for this role and helping to keep our school the best it can be.

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I, Kimberly Kinnison, would like to represent you by serving as a parent representative on NOMS SBDM Council. I will have two students enrolled at NOMS for the duration of the two-year term.

My desire to serve on NOMS SBDM Council stems from my background in education. I have seen first-hand how important parent voices are in our schools. As advocates for our children, parents are integral in decision making that impacts students daily.

This position will require much listening, learning, critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving and compromise. My years of involvement in the Oldham County Schools and Community have enabled me to develop and practice these skills. In addition, my passion for making our schools safe, child-centered, and academically rigorous pushes me to "speak up" when necessary. I am comfortable asking questions as well as sharing ideas and opinions as needed.

If elected to NOMS SBDM Council, it will be a privilege to be your parent representative for the next two years.

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My name is Leslye Schumacher and I would like to be a parent representative on the SBDM because I have a keen interest in the standards and curriculum of NOMS. My son will be starting 6th grade this year, and next year all three of my children will be attending NOMS. My previous work experience includes Vice President of Training for a media consulting company based out ofTampa, Florida. Most recently my husband and I owned a local franchise business here inLouisville. We have lived in Oldham County for 5 1/2 years and are committed to helping our schools in any way that we can

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