COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 [Corrected 02/11/04]

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How to reach me: 719-648-1125 (home); 719-596-8082 (fax); e-mail: wchiado@aol.com

Parent: Yes

I attended public schools in the Bronx, N.Y.; my son has attended D-11 schools.

Top priority in education:

Through ongoing participation in D-11's Continuous Improvement Oversight Team and Long Range School Use Study Task Force, I will use my extensive education and community experience to unite all segments of our community in efforts to promote increased student achievement through more efficient and effective use of our limited resources.

CRAIG W. COX

Date of birth: May 29, 1963

Education: Bachelor of science, mechanical engineering, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1985

Employment: Owner, Craig Cox Investigations, LLC

Civic involvement: Colorado High School Football Officials Association; Colorado High School Baseball Umpire Association

Military service: U.S. Army, 1985-93; currently major in Army Reserve.

How to reach me: 719-219-0032 (work); coxforschoolboard@aol.com

Parent: Yes - four children

I attended public schools in Akron, Ohio and my children attend D- 11 schools.

Top priority in education: Student achievement is the top priority. D-11 has been complacent while schools continue to under perform. Money needs to get to the classroom, not the administration. Parents and teachers need more choices and authority in meeting the educational needs of students. Accountability at all levels is a must

ALBERT GONZALES

Date of birth: Oct. 19, 1951

Education: 1969 Fort Sumner (N.M.) High School

Employment: Retired; 32 years with Qwest

Civic Involvement: American GI Forum; 2001 Class of Colorado Springs Leadership Institute; Latino Alliance; Pikes Peak Educational Foundation Executive Board Member

Military Service: Four years in the Air Force 1975-1979

How to reach me: 634-3901 (hm) 460-3201 (cell) algonza01@msn.com

Parent: yes

I attended Fort Sumner (N.M.) Public Schools; my children attended D-11 schools.

Top priority in education: I decided to run for school board because was I was tired of attending informational sessions and always hearing the same thing, drop-out rates are to high and CSAP scores are too low, especially for students of color. Change only takes place when actively involved within the system.

MICHAEL S. KESSLER

Date of birth: Dec. 26, 1938

Education: Bachelor's in physical education, University of Florida, 1963; master's in education, Washington University, St Louis, 1966.

Employment: Marketing director, Classic Mortgage

Civic involvement: Chamber of Commerce: co-chairman, Education Committee, State Legislative Affairs Committee, member of Economic Development Committee; cofounder, Colorado Ice Hockey Officials Association; president, Adult Chapter, Fellowship of Christian Athletes; member, D-11 Long-Range School Use Task Force

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-260-0258 (work); 719-260-7215 (fax); e-mail mkessler@classicmortgage.com

Parent: Yes My children attended public schools in New York, California, D-11 and D-20.

Top priority in education: Provide leadership, support, and most importantly accountability, so three primary goals can be realized. First, that each student reaches their highest level of academic potential. Second, that a safe learning and teaching environment will never be challenged. Third, the effective and efficient use of taxpayer resources to achieve educational excellence.