Position sought: Darlington School Board
Age: 52
City/town of residence: Darlington (Willow Springs Township)
Family: I am married to John Siegenthaler and we have three children: Megan (28), Amy (23) and Dane (16) and one grandchild.
Education: I am a proud graduate of Darlington High School. I have also participated in specialized training in the Wisconsin Circuit Court Automation Program as I was working in the Clerk of Court's Office when the CCAP technology was introduced.
Occupation: I currently hold the position of chief deputy in the Lafayette County clerk of court's office and have been in this employment for the past 20 years. Prior to that, I worked in the Lafayette County district attorney's office for eight years while also operating a dairy farm with my husband and his parents.
What are the top issues facing this district and how would you work to resolve them?
One of the top issues facing this district is maintaining a high degree of excellence in the quality of education using the limited funds that are available. Close attention needs to be given to the budget. Quite simply, we have to prioritize the needs of the students and teaching staff and determine the most efficient methods to receive optimum results. The "needs" of the district must be taken care of before the "wants."
What are other key issues facing the district, and how would you work to resolve them?
There must be a concerted effort to retain the extraordinary teaching staff that we have in our schools. We must develop a warm and inviting atmosphere where students have fun learning from teachers that have the best possible tools we can provide to them. This will require open and honest communication between the school board, administration, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and members of the community. Only by working together can we achieve these high but attainable goals.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have a vested interest in the Darlington Schools as my children were the fourth generation of my family to graduate from DHS. Through my life experiences, I have learned that not everyone has to agree on an issue but everyone has to work together and make wise decisions that will ensure quality education and life lessons for future generations.
Age: 52
City/town of residence: Darlington (Willow Springs Township)
Family: I am married to John Siegenthaler and we have three children: Megan (28), Amy (23) and Dane (16) and one grandchild.
Education: I am a proud graduate of Darlington High School. I have also participated in specialized training in the Wisconsin Circuit Court Automation Program as I was working in the Clerk of Court's Office when the CCAP technology was introduced.
Occupation: I currently hold the position of chief deputy in the Lafayette County clerk of court's office and have been in this employment for the past 20 years. Prior to that, I worked in the Lafayette County district attorney's office for eight years while also operating a dairy farm with my husband and his parents.
What are the top issues facing this district and how would you work to resolve them?
One of the top issues facing this district is maintaining a high degree of excellence in the quality of education using the limited funds that are available. Close attention needs to be given to the budget. Quite simply, we have to prioritize the needs of the students and teaching staff and determine the most efficient methods to receive optimum results. The "needs" of the district must be taken care of before the "wants."
What are other key issues facing the district, and how would you work to resolve them?
There must be a concerted effort to retain the extraordinary teaching staff that we have in our schools. We must develop a warm and inviting atmosphere where students have fun learning from teachers that have the best possible tools we can provide to them. This will require open and honest communication between the school board, administration, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and members of the community. Only by working together can we achieve these high but attainable goals.
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have a vested interest in the Darlington Schools as my children were the fourth generation of my family to graduate from DHS. Through my life experiences, I have learned that not everyone has to agree on an issue but everyone has to work together and make wise decisions that will ensure quality education and life lessons for future generations.