Leopold School Board: Chris Horrell

Chris Horrell

Name: Chris Horrell

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Wife: Nicole

Daughters: Scarlett, Lucianna and Clara

Occupation: Pest Control Management

Employer: Bug Zero

Businesses owned, all or part: Bug Zero

Previous offices held or sought: N/A

What is the most important issue facing Leopold Public Schools? What can be done about it?

The most challenging aspect of being a smaller district is being as efficient as possible with your allocated budget. When running a business, you have to continue to look for ways to improve efficiency and the same principles would apply with our school district.

What in your background or education makes you qualified for this office?

I am a graduate of Leopold High School and have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Southeast Missouri State University with a business option. I was a software developer and designer for 10+ years and have owned and managed a business for the past 4+ years.

Where do you stand on the issue of Common Core standards?

I strongly oppose Common Core Standards. A federally mandated anything and especially education curriculum would be harmful to our school district. The standards and teaching practices within a school district should be controlled as much as possible at a local level and not from a federal curriculum one size fits all idea. Teachers should be trusted with the ability to customize their teaching practices dependent on the students in their classroom.

Do you think the Leopold School District is a good place for teachers to work? Why or why not?

Yes I believe it is. In order for a teacher to be successful in a public school district they have to have the support of the parents and the community. It is a team effort and I believe the parents in the Leopold School district support the school and teachers in wanting the best education for the districts students.