HOWLAND
HOWLAND
Board of education
Four candidates are seeking two seats.(* denotes incumbent)
BARBARA A. WRIGHT
Age: 70Employment: Retired principal of H.C. Mines Intermediate School. Former teacher and administrator in Howland and Warren city schools
Education: Two master's degrees in education from Youngstown State University; bachelor's degree in education from The Ohio State UniversityFamily: Husband, Larry; daughters, Beth Giller and Chris WesterkampPriority: To assess that all students receive every opportunity to learn academics, participate in extracurricular activities and assist in their community while growing into happy, caring and contributing adults.
SCOTT LEHMAN
Age: 65Employment: Counselor for the Ohio Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Commission. Former counselor, teacher and supervisor of special programs for Warren city schools
Education: Master's degree in education in guidance and counseling, with additional training in education, computer technology and rehabilitation counselingFamily: Wife, Bonnie; daughters, Wendy Miller and Amy GlinnPriority: To ensure that Howland continues to offer opportunities for every child to reach his or her greatest potential.
KELLY HARRIES
Age: 38Employment: Home health consultant and also district director of Cambridge Home HealthEducation: Associate degree in education from Youngstown State University. Graduate of Matthews High School. Holds a certificate in assisted living management from the state of OhioFamily: Husband, Edward; and three sons: David, a sophomore at Youngstown State University, and Erik and Conor, both in Howland schoolsPriority: To maintain the quality of education in the Howland school system.
STEPHANIE SHAW *
Age: 34Employment: Public affairs manager at SprintEducation: Bachelor's degree in communications studies from Youngstown State University; graduate of Warren Western Reserve High SchoolFamily: Husband, Reuben; children, Reuben, Tyler and CalebPriority: To make sure every child is educated so he can go beyond high school to accomplish whatever goal he sets for himself.