-- Why I am running…
⦁ A desire to serve- I want to serve my community and help make it the best place to live.
⦁ For my family- With three children in District 5 schools and a wife who works for District 5 I have a vested interest in making this district the best in the country.
⦁ For the kids- I want our children in the community to succeed. I believe the educational system is the cornersto
ne of building stronger communities. When we equip our children for the future, we develop a stable and prosperous community.
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-- A little bit about me…
For the past thirty years I have lived in Spartanburg county and lived in District 5 for over ten years. My wife Katie and I have three beautiful children Adeline, Sam, and Annalie who all attend District 5 schools (two children at Reidville Elementary School and one at Berry Shoals Intermediate School). My wife Katie has worked in the district for 14 years and is currently a kindergartner teacher at Reidville Elementary School. I received my undergrad and MBA from Clemson University and currently work in Greenville County. I am active in my community and have served or currently serving in the following areas:
⦁ Deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church
⦁ School Improvement Council- Reidville Elementary School
⦁ Mentor with Mentor Upstate- Welcome Elementary School (Greenville)
⦁ Coach for D5 Sports and Activities
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-- What is important to me as a School Board Trustee…
• Preparing our children- Preparing our children for the future is my number one priority. I want to equip our kids with the right tools to achieve success in their lives.
• Equality- I believe we are all created in the image of God and all should be treated equally and with respect. All children should have access to the same high-quality education and we should work towards lifting our schools to the same level of excellence.
• Fiscal responsibility- Being good stewards of taxpayers' money and investing it in the most efficient ways to achieve the highest return is essential.
