Derrick Bovenkamp My name is Derrick Bovenkamp running for Blaine school district board position 4. I believe I can make a difference. Two major challenges facing our district are declining standardized test scores and the upcoming budget deficit. Our test scores are about 10% lower than pre covid levels which were already not great. We need to turn this around trend around. We should be improving every year. As for the budget ...
Toni Jefferson As a parent of a 12-year-old son currently attending Horizon Middle School and am involved in the school on many levels. I have the experience that comes from being the General Manager for Lummi Indian Business Council, leading the Human Resource office at the Silver Reef Casino, and being at the head of the Tribal Gaming Agency. I know how to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure ...
My Name is Corey Culp. I’m running for Meridian School board Po.1. I am an extremely proud Meridian Alumni and a very passionate father of three great kids enrolled in the Meridian School District. I currently serve as the president of Meridian Youth Sports, active youth football director, youth sports coach, and volunteer high school football coach. I am here to serve my community and have been doing so for over a decade. I ...
LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 2...... Nick Sawka LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 2..... Danny Martinez LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 504 DIRECTOR POSITION 5..... Doris Smith FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Beth Perry FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Kevin Erickson FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 3..... Nancy Button FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 502 DIRECTOR POSITION 3..... Toni Jefferson BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT 503 DIRECTOR POSITION 1..... Erika Creydt BLAINE ...
Doris Smith Issues In Education From private discussions with teachers, students, and parents, I have learned that the focus of teaching in the Lynden School District has been distracted by state-mandated identity politics, equity politics, emotional learning, and increased school administration regulations over how teachers teach, none of which improves discipline, morale, and the spirit of learning in the classroom. Therefore, it should be no surprise that Lynden Schools are at 39% in math proficiency—much lower than the statewide ...
Beth Perry I am Beth Perry, a lifelong Whatcom County resident and a 20 year Ferndale resident, and a married mother of three children, who my husband and I homeschool. I became interested in the school board in 2021 when so many parents wanted to make their voices heard on covid restrictions and mask mandates. Month after month myself and other parents spoke up, and over and over nothing was done about ...
Kevin Erickson Providing our children with a great education is critical to their well-being and to the future of society. I’m Kevin Erickson. Because of that conviction, I hope to continue serving on the Ferndale School Board. As a lifelong Ferndale resident and graduate of Ferndale schools, pride in Ferndale runs deep in my veins. I believe our schools must be a source of pride for our entire community. I support parental ...
Erika Creydt Elected Experience: Blaine School Board Director District 3 Legislative Representative Other Professional Experience: Psychologist and Clinical Director of TouchStone Counseling Group (Current), provided counseling to youth for nearly 20 years, conducted Psychological Assessments in Chicago Catholic Schools for special needs, taught graduate classes at Adler University Vancouver, BC, Canada 2011-2014. Education: Blaine School District K-12, Class of 1999, BA California Lutheran University, 2003, Thousand Oaks, CA (Philosophy and Psychology), MA Adler University, 2005, Chicago, IL (Couples and Family ...
I’m Nancy Button. I’m running for the Ferndale School Board. I taught in the district for 20 years, retiring in 2021, and now wish to serve students and families in a new way. Our two children attended Ferndale schools, as well. As a parent and educator in Ferndale, I’ve seen both sides of the public school experience and will provide a different, valuable perspective to the board. As a teacher I saw the ...
Cliff Freeman, candidate Blaine School Board district 3 Phone: (360) 510-3500 clfreeman@frontier.com 5931 BIRCH POINT ROAD, BLAINE, WA, 98230 Elected Experience: ASB President, Blaine HS, 1970-71 Professional Experience: Civil Engineer, Anvil Corporation, 42 years, Retired. Education: Blaine HS Class of ’71, WSU BSCE ’76. Community Service: Blaine Food Bank, St Anne Catholic Church – Parish Council, CTE advisor- Blaine HS, Blaine Athletic Booster Club- Board member, Hillsdale Cemetery- Board Member. Statement: Parents have the ...
