Delta School Board: Michelle Ikerman

Name: Michelle Ikerman

Age: 36

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau, MO

Spouse: Virgle Alan Ikerman

Children: Gwyneth Ikerman, Julia Ikerman, and Hannah Ikerman

Occupation: Stay-At-Home Mother

Employer: N/A

Previous offices held or sought: None

__ What is the most important issue facing the Delta School Board? What can be done about it?:__

Budget. Stop frivolous spending. Explore opportunities to obtain funds through grants. Utilize the finances to provide the most benefit to the students and community.

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

I graduated salutatorian of my class at Delta High School. I have a B.S. In Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina . I have worked as a mutual fund accountant in Denver, CO. I have also worked as an automobile claims adjuster in Wichita, KS.

__ Where do you stand on the issue of Common Core standards?:__ Common Core Standards are a huge investment in time and resources for very little to no return.

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

Yes. It is a close-knit community where the teachers know the parents and the parents know the teachers and both look out for the best interest of the students.