Akron Public Schools Board of Education
Kirt Conrad
Personal information
Incumbent Conrad, 34, is married, has one child and lives in Akron.
Education
B.A., Kent State University
M.A., The University of Akron, public administration
Experience
Currently, member, Akron Public Schools Board of Education (appointed, 2005)
Currently, director of planning, Metro Regional Transit Authority
Activities
Member, Akron Board of Education committees: chairman, Buildings, Grounds/Students Services and Security
Member, Joint Board of Review
Member, Executive Committee, Downtown Akron Partnership
Member, Advisory Board, Firestone Park YMCA
Member, First Presbyterian Church of Akron
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“I believe my professional
experience working in the community combined with my
service on the board will allow me to continue to lead
the district to continued success. As a parent of a
small child, I feel education is
the most important function of a society. I would like
to focus on our most at-risk
population — our middle school students. We can
see a lot of improvement
by ensuring all community resources are open and reach
families in need.”
Amy Grom
Personal information
Grom, 43, is married, has one child and lives in West Akron.
Education
B.A., The University of Akron, music, 1987
M.A., public administration
Experience
Formerly, music teacher, North Middle and High schools (six years)
Activities
Currently, vice-president, King Elementary School PTA
Currently, president of the Hereford/Highland Area Block Watch
Summit County Master Gardener (1999-present)
Co-founder, Next Step for Akron
Formerly, president, Hereford Park Neighborhood Association
What makes you the best candidate for the position?
“This is an interesting race because there are three of us running for three spots on the board. We are not running against each other, but rather with each other. I’ve worked closely with board members on many issues, including the last successful levy campaign. And I look forward to serving the students and citizens of Akron as a board member myself.
“I think I will bring a bit of a different perspective to the board as a former teacher and a current parent. I hope to be the parent voice on the board and welcome input from the community to achieve that goal.
“I also want to continue
working on the problems of underfunded public schools.
I plan to continue speaking on the issue and to visit
Columbus as a Board member to continue the fight for
fair funding for our school system and children.”
Curtis Walker Sr.
Personal information
Incumbent Walker, 54, is divorced,
has three children and two grandchildren and lives in
West Akron.
Education
B.A., University of Connecticut,
1976
M.Div., Livingstone College,
Hood Theological Seminary
D.Min., Emory University
Experience
Currently, member, Akron Public
Schools Board of Education (1998- present)
Currently, pastor, Wesley Temple
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Activities
Member, United Way
Member, A.G.M.C. Ethics Committee
Trustee, Hood Theological Seminary
Member, Akron NAACP
What makes you the best
candidate for the position?
“ ... I have served as
president and have had experience leading the Joint
Board of Review. I work well with others, yet I am not
afraid to express my own thoughts. I am a consensus
builder. I have a good relationship with other board
members, the superintendent, business community
and senior staff. I am also involved in the Akron community.”
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