Jennifer Meyer: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: Lake VillaWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Gavin District 37 School Board 4-year terms Age: 30Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Children's PublishingEducation: BA Social Science MA EducationCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: NoneQuestions Answers How satisfied are you that your school district is adequately preparing students for the next stage in their lives, whether it be from elementary into high school or high school into college or full-time employment? What changes, if any, do you think need to be made?Being new to Gavin school district, I was very pleased with the decision to move kindergarten to full day. This shows that the school district was taking the next steps to prepare our children for success in their school career. I'm excited to see what curriculum is in place and how it is preparing students for college or career. I would like to see more technology and technological skills being taught in the elementary and middle school. The 21st century skills needed for college and career readiness need to be introduced, modeled, and supported starting in elementary school.What budgetary issues will your district have to confront during the next four years and what measures do you support to address them? If you believe cuts are necessary, be specific about programs and expenses that should be considered for reduction or elimination. On the income side, do you support any tax increases for local schools? Again, be specific.Candidate did not respond.Are you currently employed by or retired from a school district, if so, which one? Is any member of your direct family - spouse, child or child-in-law - employed by the school district where you are seeking a school board seat?NoAs contract talks come up with various school employee groups -- teachers, support staff, etc. -- what posture should the school board take? Do you believe the district should ask for concessions from its employees, expect employee costs to stay about the same as they are now or provide increases in pay or benefits?Candidate did not respond.If your district had a superintendent or other administrator nearing retirement, would you support a substantial increase in his or her pay to help boost pension benefits? Why or why not?Candidate did not respond.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?Candidate did not respond.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Candidate did not respond.What's the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Candidate did not respond.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?I would travel before going to college. Explore the world and embrace new cultures before going into debt and growing up.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?My psychology courses in college really helped me understand people better. It allowed me to take a step back and really asses situations.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Candidate did not respond.