otherApril 2, 2008
Kelly School Board candidate profiles
Age: 61 Incumbent: no Spouse: Ann Stuckey Children: two, Kelly High School and MU graduates Occupation: none listed Education: Kelly graduate and one year of college Memberships: Benton Chamber of Commerce, president of the Benton Senior Citizens Board, and Mayor of Benton...
Joe Stuckey
Age: 61
Incumbent: no
Spouse: Ann Stuckey
Children: two, Kelly High School and MU graduates
Occupation: none listed
Education: Kelly graduate and one year of college
Memberships: Benton Chamber of Commerce, president of the Benton Senior Citizens Board, and Mayor of Benton.
Reason for running: I want involve myself in the education of the youth of our community. I would like to look at ways we may be able to improve the school district.
Other experience: As Mayor I have experience in budgeting, experience in infrastructure, and experience in planning and contracts.
District's challenges: Keeping to district focused on giving our youth a good and well balanced education.
District's assets: We have new modern facilities with a great group of teachers, administration, and staff.
Communication: I will have an open mind and listen. My main concern is educating the students entrusted to the district.
Greg Birk
Age: 38
Incumbent: no
Spouse: Jennifer
Children: Rachel, 12; Caleb, 12; Aaron, 10; Adam, 3
Occupation: Self-employed farmer
Education: Graduate Kelly High School, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - University of Missouri
Memberships: 4H Club Leader and Concordia Lutheran Church - Elder and Sunday School Teacher
Reason for running: I would like to help the district continue to provide a quality education for the students and enhance opportunities for learning.
Other experience: None listed.
District's challenges: None listed.
District's assets: The district's main assets are our good students, caring parents and dedicated teachers.
Communication: I always want to be available to listen to anyone concerned about our children's education.
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Becky Wade
Age: 47
Incumbent: yes
Spouse: Tim Wade
Children: Blake Wade, 17
Occupation: Vice President/Branch Manager - First State Community Bank, Sikeston, Mo.
Education: Graduate of Sikeston High School - numerous banking related classes, certificates, etc.
Memberships: My employment, which keeps me very involved in our community, church, my current position on the Scott County R-IV School Board and helping out with the Band Boosters and other school related functions whenever and wherever needed.
Reason for running: I have enjoyed my service on the Board for the past three years and feel that this experience will only make me a better member to serve our District for the next three years if given the opportunity.
Other experience: I am currently serving as the Secretary for the Scott County R-IV School Board and also have served in the capacity as Treasurer for the Kenny Rogers Children's Center in Sikeston. Though this service was several years ago, I do feel that it assisted in me in gaining the experience I needed to serve our school district as a board member. I have also been working in Customer Service and management for the past 30 years and I certainly feel that this experience helps me to understand the needs of our students, patrons, faculty/staff and overall needs of the school district.
District's challenges: We are in the process as a district of having to replace our current lagoon. This will be a major project, a major expense and we are on time constraint deadlines set out by the state for completion of this project.
District's assets: The students and the faculty. Our students continually make us proud at any and all outside events. We have received numerous compliments on how our students behave and represent our school. Thank you students for your efforts and confidence in our school. Thank you faculty for helping these students to achieve these outstanding accomplishments.
Communication: As I have over the past three years. I have an "open door" policy at work and I carry that over to my service on the school board. I feel that I have been elected to serve and to do this you must make yourself available. I will continue to follow this same outlook if re-elected.
Tammy Wadlington
Age: N/A
Incumbent: no
Spouse: Robert
Children: Blake, 16; Austin, 12; Lauren, 8
Occupation: Blair Packaging Inc.
Education: Graduate of Sikeston High School, some college
Memberships: Miner Baptist Church, served on several committees.
Reason for running: To insure that all the children in the Kelly School District receive the best education possible and the best opportunities available to them.
Other experience: None listed.
District's challenges: None listed.
District's assets: Kelly is a great school system with outstanding teachers. The new high school has been a great achievement for our school district.
Communication: I will be open for communication with any parents or staff members who have a concern.
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