SYRACUSE —
Two candidates are competing for the open District 2 seat on the Wawasee School Corp. board of trustees. They are George Gilbert and Brandy Maney.
Candidate information follows:
George W. Gilbert
Address: 10635 N. Lung Lane, Syracuse
Education: BS and MS from Indiana University; EDS from Ball State University
Related experience: Teacher, principal, superintendent
Occupation: Retired
Why have you decided to run for election?
Education has been my career as a teacher, principal, curriculum director and eleven years as a superintendent. Being retired, I have the time to devote to the position. Wawasee is a good school corporation, but it can be better. I want to be a part of making it better.
What do you feel are some of the biggest issues or challenges currently facing the County Council?
Challenges to school districts include a lack of adequate state funding and meeting ever changing state mandates on student testing and teacher evaluations.
How would you work to address those issues if elected?
To address those issues we can make better use of teacher aides and supportive staff, seek funding from alternative sources and grants, and work through professional organizations to enlighten the legislature as to the needs of public education.
Brandy Maney
Address: 604 N. Huntington St., Syracuse
Age: 27
Education: High school diploma
Occupation: Owner of Brandy’s Baby Shop, Syracuse
Why have you decided to run for election?
I have seven kids in the school systems. I would like to help make the decisions that affect my children.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Maney did not respond to questions two and three)
Breaking News
Related Photos
-
wawasee district 2
Gilbert, Maney seek Wawasee school board seat
- Breaking News
-
-
THE DIRT ON GARDENING: Choose your pool plants wisely
Do you have a pool or a pond or do you plan on having one in the near future? Then you’ll want to choose your plants wisely that you’ll expect to have near or around the perimeter.
-
Handle poison hemlock carefully
Poison hemlock is a weed that seemed to burst onto the scene last year during the drought.
In the past, it could be found in waste areas like along railroad tracks and ditches, but in 2012, poison hemlock seemed to be everywhere, including backyards, gardens, fields, even along the river at Bonneyville Mill Park. -
Police: Teen arrested after firing gun in Goshen
A 16-year-old Goshen boy was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun along Crescent Street Thursday night.
-
Jefferson students spend the day at Camp Amigo
On Tuesday, 450 Jefferson Elementary School students experienced “outdoor” school.
-
Bus driver’s condition upgraded after Wednesday wreck
A school bus driver injured in a four-bus crash Wednesday north of North Webster was hospitalized in fair condition Thursday.
-
ASK THE SHERIFF: Sheriff explains his job and the tasks of his deputies
Two weeks ago I indicated that I would write further on the controversy of the Second Amendment.
-
Goshen has growth spurt
Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman doesn’t have the magic bullet as to why Goshen is over the 32,000 mark in population for the first time.
-
Sentence dealt for reckless homicide
GOSHEN — From the witness stand in Elkhart Circuit Court, Kristina Wolfinger could see the man who killed her brother. She described what she didn’t see.
-
Milford Fest activities to fill Saturday
Milford Fest will take place in downtown Milford Saturday.
Events begin at 7 a.m. and continue through 9 p.m. -
Local Memorial Day events set
The following are scheduled Memorial Day services in the area:
- More Breaking News Headlines
-
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
