Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Tawana Keels Simons
3,349 votes
14.1%
- Occupation: President, AdTech U.S.A.
- Education: B.S. Indiana University, Public Finance, Personnel/Labor Relations, Policy/Administration
- Current Board Member, President, Vice President, Tax Abatement Committees
- Princeton Graduate, Active Parent, Three Children at Princeton
- Ohio School Boards Association Award of Achievement, Ohio School Boards Associations Executive Committee
- President National School Board Caucus, Strategic Planning
- Dream Keeper Award
Priorities:
- Maintain Current Community School Structure
- Improve Academic Achievement By Strengthening Academic, Fine Ars, Music, Technology, Athletic Programs
- Ensure Efficient and Accountable Use of Taxpayer's Money
Gary A. Bryson
3,203 votes
13.5%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Education: B.A. Political Science, Juris Doctorate, Chase College of Law
- Manager of Legal and Government Relations Department for the Union Central Life Insurance Company
- Vice President of the company
- Member and volunteer for Princeton Music Boosters, Academic Boosters, Soccer Boosters
- Served on last three levy committees
- Present member of Sharonville Civil Service Commission
Priorities:
- Restoring strong management discipline to the Administration and Superintendent
- Working together with other Board members as a team, not as adversaries
- "Putting Students First" must be the driving force for all decisions
Paul A. Kattelman
3,195 votes
13.4%
Johnny L. Williams
3,170 votes
13.3%
- Occupation: Retired educator
- Education: Post Grad.
- 27 years as teacher in Princeton School District
Priorities:
- Strengthen ethical standards in School District
- Joining the Princeton Communities together with common goals
- Strengthen Academics, fine art, Basic Technology & Catholic Program
George A. Keyser
3,080 votes
12.9%
- Occupation: P&G Finance Director
- Education: B.S. Finance & Accounting, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
- Member of Princeton City Business Advisory Council for 5 years, 2 years as Chairman
- Member of PCSD Strategic Planning Committee
- Finance Director with P&G, 30+ years
- Can provide financial expertise and business leadership to the Princeton Board
Priorities:
- Improve student achievement, that is all students excel to their capability
- Hold per student spending to 3% growth per year
- Deliver on PCSD strategic plan
Monay Mack
2,081 votes
8.7%
- Occupation: 16 years DBA @ AT&T
- Community: Springdale, Ohio
- Education: B.S. Computer Science - Kentucky State University
- Understanding that the level of education our
- of life, standard of living and position in the 21st century, I'm committed
- Active 15 years in public schools
Priorities:
- Higher standards and expectations for all students, and closing the
- Increased support of teachers, and accountability from school
- Increased Parental and Community Involvement
Carmen Taylor-Daniels
1,961 votes
8.2%
- Occupation: Senior System Engineer
- Education: Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Science
Priorities:
- Fiscal management - maximize tax dollars - develop fiscal reports that residents can understand
- Board communication, cohesiveness among members, accessibility, cooperation between board and administration
- Strengthen eductional services, partner with community organization, reinstate afterschool programs
Martha Iskyan
1,912 votes
8%
- Occupation: Professor, College Consultant/ Evaluator
- Education: PhD in Education, MEd Counseling, BS Psychology
- PhD Education, 7 years School Board member, School Board President
- Licensed Professional Counselor and Social Worker
- K-12 School Counselor Certificate
- Genuine concern for students balanced with fiscal responsibility to taxpayers
Priorities:
- 85% of Princeton students will pass proficiency tests by 2003
- Maintain District's operating expense at 3% growth rate. Levy wil last until 2004.
- District's graduation rate will be 90% by 2003.
Lawrence Hawkins
1,862 votes
7.8%
- Occupation: television talent (Acting/Modeling)
- Education: Princeton H.S., Wittenberg University, University of Cincinati College of Law
- Recent graduate and knowing the district
- Having a variety of perspective from which is see the district
- Wanting to improve the district
- Being able to relate to the students
- Being a diverse person
Priorities:
- Stronger emphasis education, and raising proficiency test scores
- Create positive learning and working environment for students and staff
- Improve the overall image of the Princeton District
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