Oran School Board: Clare Urhahn

Place of Birth: Bloomfield, MO

Spouse, children's names:

Thomas Urhahn (spouse), two sons Keith and Ben Urhahn both graduates of Oran High School and I currently have 2 grandchildren (Leah and Blake Urhahn) attending Oran Jr. High and Grade School respectively.

Occupation: Human Resource Manager

Employer: Schaefer's Electrical Enclosures

Business owned, all or part:

N/A

Previous offices held or sought:

• Member of the Oran Industrial Development Association (IDA)

• Represent Scott County on the Workforce Development Board,

• Secretary of the WorkForce Development Board

Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No

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

BachelorÂ’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Lindenwood University

My career in Human Resources has given me first-hand knowledge of what it will take for any student to succeed after graduating high school. IÂ’m very passionate about using that knowledge as a member of the School Board.In the past I have sat on several boards at the state level in regards to workforce development.

What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing your school district?

Adequate funding

If elected, do you have any plans for improving the school district?

Continue to support and hire the best qualified teachers and administrators that will ensure that all our students are well prepared, whether they want to enter the work force immediately, attend a trade school, or a 2 – 4 year college / university.