Front row: Marcia Diasio, Stephanie Buckman-President, Shawn Reed, David Wilson-Vice President
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Name: Dr. Ken Brown
Family: Wife, Susan (SGS PE Teacher); Daughters - Lauren (12th grade), Morgan (9th grade), McKenzie (4th grade), Madison (3rd grade)
Education: BS ('86) - Secondary Education, MS ('92) - Curriculum & Instruction, PhD ('04) - Curriculum & Instruction, from Kansas State University
Occupation: Vice-President for Innovation and Technology, Sterling College
Term Expires: 2011
Goals for USD 376: To maintain a strong and continued focus on increased student achievement and enhancement of the teaching/learning process, to provide a safe and secure environment for the children and young adults of our community; to establish resources and avenues of support required to retain and recruit quality personnel while enhancing the facilities of our district; to maintain these initiatives through responsible fiscal strategies and active searches of alternate sources of funding.
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Phone: 620-278-2533
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Name: Stephanie Buckman
Family: Husband, Alan; Children, Katelyn (10th grade), Chase (5th grade)
Education: Sterling High School Graduate, BS in Human Resources Management from Friends University
Occupation: Group Enrollment Representative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Term Expires: 2007
Goals for USD 376: To make fiscally responsible decisions to ensure a strong future for our district.
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Phone: 620-278-3743
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Name: Marcia Diasio
Family: Husband, David; Children, Ryan and Danielle, both in college. Residents of Sterling since 1984
Education: Hutchinson High School Graduate ('81), Bachelor of Science Degree from Sterling College ('85)
Occupation: V.P./Loan Officer with First Bank in Sterling
Term Expires: 2009
Goals for USD 376: Continue to provide an excellent learning environment for every student. Retain and attract top-notch teachers. Be progressive while fiscally responsible.
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Phone: 620-278-3785 (home), 620-278-2161 (work)
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Family: Wife, Sherla; Daughter, Anna (9th Grade); Sons, Nathan (7th Grade), Jordan (5th Grade), Ethan (3nd Grade)
Education: Sterling High School Graduate ('86) , BS Degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University ('90)
Occupation: Farmer/Stockman
Term Expires: 2009
Goals for USD 376: To provide the best opportunities for Sterling children to be educated and prepared for their futures.
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Phone: 620-278-3840
Family: Wife (Miranda), Son (Tristan), Daughter (Makenna), Baby #3 due in December
Education: High School - Sterling High School (1991), Bachelor of Science - Sterling College (1995), Master of Education - Wichita State University (1998)
Occupation: Assistant Professor, Exercise Science & Assistant Athletic Director, Sterling College
Term Expires: 2011
Goals for USD 376: To serve the children of our community with the highest quality of education affordable and support our teachers, administrators and staff in their efforts to the same end.
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Phone: 620-278-3016
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Family: Wife, Kristi; Three children
Education: Sterling High School Graduate ('87), Bachelor's Degree in English and history from Kansas State University, Master's Degree in US History from Indiana University
Occupation: General Manager of Sterling Services, a direct mail and customer contact company; Owner of DuTel Wireless, an ALLTEL dealership in Lyons and Sterling
Term Expires: 2009
Goals for USD 376: Continue to improve, a little bit every day, the achievement of our students relative to the investment our community makes in our school system.
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Phone: 620-278-6080
Family: Wife, Lillian
Education: Sterling High School Graduate ('79), attended Barton County Community College
Occupation: Farmer/Manager Zimm's Feedlot
Term Expires: 2011
Goals for USD 376: As a school board member, my goals for Sterling Public Schools are to provide an excellent education for all students, to help students achieve their potential, to support staff members in their efforts to enhance students' accomplishments, and to encourage traditional values. As a result, Sterling Public Schools will provide the best educational environment to raise your child and attract new residents.
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Phone: 620-278-3547
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