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James’ unique background will continue to serve him well as an AASD School Board member. In the short time he has been on the AASD School board, James has demonstrated the qualities of a valuable school board member: the ability to listen, the ability to articulate ideas clearly, and the ability to govern with others while upholding policy and developing new policies when appropriate. James is committed to ensuring the Appleton Area School District provides AASD staff the tools to prepare each and every student for a successful life beyond high school.

Gary Jahnke

Former Appleton Education Foundation President 

& Former AASD School Board Member

Julie Filapek

Current AASD Parent

Brianne Connelly

Current AASD Parent

Beatriz Jarvis

Current AASD Parent

Steve DeMay

Retired Teacher

Abby Kieffer

Current AASD Parent

Oliver Zornow

Current AASD Parent

Paul Stevens

Current AASD Parent

Joseph McCleer

Current AASD Parent

David Kieffer

Current AASD Parent

Rebecca Zornow

Current AASD Parent

Mary DeBraal

Former AASD Parent

Lois Hilger

Current AASD Staff

What inspires me most is how much James cares about everyone in his community. He is passionate and organized, and has experience bringing large numbers of community members together to work collectively. I am confident that James will make our schools better for our children.

Vered Meltzer

District 2 Alderperson

Wöden Kusner

Local Community Member

Michelle Pauli

Current AASD Parent

Ann Muenster

Retired AASD Speech-Language Pathologist

Kathleen Hermsen

Retired Teacher

Kerri Hanks

Current AASD Parent

Amy Rhodes

Current AASD Parent & Current AASD Staff

Dana Coenen

Current AASD Parent & Current Teacher

Rachel Larsh

Current AASD Parent

Andrew Schmitz

Local Community Member

Brian Rhodes

Current AASD Parent

Melissa Quintanilla

Current AASD Parent

Elizabeth Hoffman Stevens

Current AASD Parent

James has consistently shown his dedication to keeping AASD children as safe as possible. He is thoughtful, meticulous, professional, and approachable. James truly cares about our community and it shows!

Beatriz Jarvis

AASD Parent

Ronna Swift

Retired Teacher & Current AASD Grandparent

Rachel Van Handel

Current AASD Parent

Jennifer Kosloski

Current Teacher & AASD Parent

Kate Phelps

Current AASD Parent

Marcia Engen

Retired Teacher

Kathy Somers

Former AASD Parent

Jacklyn Fischer

Local Community Member

Abigail Grosskreutz

Current AASD Parent

Emily Tseffos

Current AASD Parent

Gary Jahnke

Former AASD Board Member

Mary DeBraal

Former AASD Parent

Sarah Scanlan

Current AASD Parent

James listens and truly wants to hear all sides of an argument. He is thoughtful, empathetic, and exactly the type of person you would want on the school board.

David Kieffer

Current AASD Parent

Katrina Dachelet

Current AASD Parent

Danielle Schueller

Current AASD Parent

Syla Xiong

Future AASD Parent

Emily Voight

Calumet County Supervisor & Current AASD Parent

Vered Meltzer

District 2 Alderperson

Karen E. Park

Current AASD Parent

Celia Barnes

Current Teacher & Current AASD Parent

Alyssa Dalton

Current AASD Parent & AASD Staff Member

Brett Harris

Former Colleague

Briana Steiner

Current AASD Parent

Linda M Drezdzon

Former AASD Parent

James has the most relevant experience of all the candidates.  He genuinely and respectfully listens to all points of view as demonstrated by his involvement t in the Community Linkages Committee. He is prepared to and dedicated to serving the district and handling board business beyond the issues du jour that get so much attention.

Michelle Pauli

Current AASD Parent

Fox Valley Area Labor Council

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)

Appleton Education Association

Wisconsin Education Association Council  (WEAC)

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