Camp Verde School Board Election
There are four candidates running for three seats on the Camp Verde School District Governing Board: Incumbent Carol German and challengers Steve Gresham, Paul Hawk and Matt Jahnke.
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Candidate: Carol German
Age: 81
Time in Camp Verde: 32 years
Background: “Educator for 31 years at both high school and the college level. Retired from Yavapai College as an assistant dean.”
Q: Why are you qualified to serve on the board?
A: “Master’s degree from Arizona State University in business and computer education. Bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University in business education and English. As department head and assistant dean I was responsible for large budgets. Responsible for hiring full-time and adjunct faculty and completing observations; 31 years of experience in teaching and administrative leadership.
“Have worked with students my entire teaching career, leading many student organizations and traveling with students in competitive events in many states over the years. I also served on the Camp Verde Town Council for seven and a half years before becoming a school board member. Camp Verde Library Endowment Board as well as volunteer at community events.”
Q: What are three specific items or policies that you are running on?
A: “I have been on the school board for the past six years. During that time the CVUSD has worked hard to create a school district that is a safe and caring environment in which knowledge, skills and attitudes enable learners to become productive citizens.
“The three items I am running on are: To continue to work toward maintaining the above vision; to see the board continue to work as a team with the administration to effectively meet district challenges and move the district in a positive direction; and the district has been working hard to align the curriculum so that students move smoothly from one level to the next and I would like to continue to work on that.”
