HARRISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

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DENNIS A. SLATTERY

Date of birth: June 22, 1951

Education: Associate's degree in mechanical drafting from Intellitec College, 2003

Employment: Self-employed

Civic involvement: Host site coordinator for Share Colorado; Ukraine Outreach Ministry

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-390-3524

Parent: Yes I attended D-2 schools; my children attend D-2 schools.

WILLIAM R. ZALMAN

Date of birth: Oct. 2, 1952

Education: Bachelor of science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1975

Employment: State of Colorado, Department of Corrections

Civic involvement: Harrison District 2 Board of Education; Harrison Booster Club; past scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

Military service: None

How to reach me: 719-579-9659 (home); 719-226-4925 (work); e- mail: bill.zalman@doc.state.co.us

Parent: Yes I attended public schools in Nebraska; my children attended schools in D-2.

Top priority in education: D-2 must enhance our partnership with parents, students and community to continue our academic growth in the pre-K-12 arena. Students must be challenged and provided with the opportunity to be high achievers in a safe environment. A foundation of education with parental involvement will result in productive members of society.

STEVEN HESTER, JR.

Date of birth: Aug. 30, 1952

Education: Graduate equivalency diploma

Employment: Retired military, Memorial Hospital

Civic involvement: Former member of Harrison School Board; past chairman, Stratton Meadows Neighborhood Council; served on accountability committees at Stratton Elementary and Gorman Middle schools.

Military service: U.S. Army, 1971-92

How to reach me: 1118 Mt. Werner Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; 719-632-1902

Parent: Yes

Attended public schools in Indiana and Florida, son attended D-2 schools.

Top priority in education: Accountability to taxpayers, parents, students and teachers. Taxpayers deserve schools that improve their communities. Parents deserve schools that meet the needs of their children. Students deserve classrooms that challenge them and maximize their growth. Teachers deserve a school system that supports them.