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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