Back Row, Left to Right: Dr. Ken Brown-Vice President, Jeff Proffitt, Jon Oden, Todd Zimmerman
(See individual board member's biography and contact information below.)
Name: Dr. Ken Brown
Family: Wife, Susan (SGS PE Teacher); Daughters - Lauren, Morgan, McKenzie, Madison
Education: BS (1986) - Secondary Education, MS (1992) - Curriculum & Instruction, PhD (2004) - Curriculum & Instruction, from Kansas State University
Occupation: Director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology, Hutchinson Community College
Term Expires: 2015
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-2533
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Name: Stephanie Buckman
Family: Husband, Alan; Children, Katelyn, Chase
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: 2015
Goals for USD 376: To make fiscally responsible decisions to ensure a strong future for our district.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-3743
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Name: Brian Foster
Family: Spouse, Donna; Son, Bobby
Education: Sterling High School (1970), Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Sterling College (1975)
Occupation: Retired U.S. Navy Officer (1982-2002), Former Theatre Instructor/Technical Director of Northwest Kansas Cultural Arts Center, Colby Community College (1977-1982), Part-time Mailroom Supervisor, Sterling College (2005-Present)
Affiliations: Rice County Arts Council, Inc., President; Studio 96; Main Street Sterling; Sterling Historic Preservation; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Naval Institute; Surface Navy Association
Term Expires: 2013
Goals for USD 376: To represent the traditional values which make Sterling a great place for our children, to seek true consensus and not listening only to the loudest voice, to respect "where the money comes from," to strive for transparency, and to hold all accountable, including myself.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-2888
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Family: Wife, Heather; Sons, J.J., Jacob, Cody; Daughter, Caitlin
Education: Sterling High School (1989); BS Degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University (1994)
Occupation: Farmer/Rancher
Term Expires: 2013
Goals for USD 376: To keep Sterling school system strong, provide best possible education for Sterling's kids, keep budgets in check, and support teachers, administration and support staff.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-6410
Family: Wife, Sherla; Daughter, Anna; Sons, Nathan, Jordan, Ethan
Education: Sterling High School Graduate (1986) , BS Degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University (1990)
Occupation: Farmer/Stockman
Term Expires: 2013
Goals for USD 376: To provide the best opportunities for Sterling children to be educated and prepared for their futures.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-3840
Family: Husband, Seth; sons, Noah and Micah; daughter, Cora
Education: BS Christian Education - Sterling College 2002
Occupation: Quality Control Manager, Sterling Services
Term Expires: 2015
Goals for USD 376: To continue to provide the best possible education for our children, support our teachers, staff and administration, and be fiscally responsible.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-2208
Email
Family: Wife, Lillian; son, Moises
Education: Sterling High School Graduate (1979), attended Barton County Community College
Occupation: Farmer/Manager Zimm's Feedlot
Term Expires: 2015
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-278-3547
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