Meet Tina McGann, Candidate for Enumclaw School Board

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Tina McGann is running for the Enumclaw School Board. She will face Dan L. Petersen in the Aug. 16 primary election, and both will move on to the general election in November.

What is your full, legal name?  

Tina Marie McGann  

Where do you work and what is your job title?  

McGann Electric LLC ~ Office Manager/Owner

When and where were you born?

March 11, 1981 in Worcester, Mass.

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?

Black Diamond, for six years

Spouse or domestic partner if any:

I have a husband of 10 years, Jack McGann.

Children:

I have three children: Garrett-age 9, Carter and Brady – age 7

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):

I received my Child Development Associate in June of 2001.

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): N/A

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Black Diamond Elementary PTA, Cub Scout PACK 581-Den Leader, Enumclaw Schools Foundation Supporter, Black Diamond Elementary ArtsED  Committee Member

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy? NO

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? NO

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: www.mcgann4schools.com
Email address: tina@mcgann4schools.com
Phone number: 425-214-6441

Campaign manager: Campaign manager contact information: N/A

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: N/A
Other campaigns for public office: N/A

THIS CAMPAIGN:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

My primary reason for running for Enumclaw School Board Pos. 4 is to continue my involvement in my children’s education. Since my oldest son was 4, I became involved with the Enumclaw School District by joining the Black Diamond Elementary PTA, becoming a classroom parent volunteer, and attending school board meetings. To me, a child’s education is most important, I would like to ensure that every child in the Enumclaw School District receives the best education possible with the best resources available.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1. My first priority would be maintaining a balanced budget. In these difficult economic times, we need to make sure we are being responsible with our spending.

2. I would like to ensure that all students have the best learning environment possible.  This includes meals, materials & resources, technology,  fitness, exposure to arts, and other factors that create a quality learning environment

3. Improving communication with families of the Enumclaw School District. I would like build upon the district’s current methods of communication to families so they can have a better understanding of what is happening in our district as a whole.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

What sets me apart from other candidates is my passion, dedication and commitment to the students, staff and community members of our school district. I have displayed this by my involvement in many different groups in our community, such as Black Diamond PTA, Cub Scouts, Enumclaw Schools Foundation, Black Diamond Elementary Arts Ed Committee and becoming a  parent volunteer.    I plan to expand this passion, dedication and commitment to the students, staff and community of the Enumclaw School District with a position on the school board.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?

$300 or less