Meet the School Board Candidates

Editor’s Note: The Roseville Patch invited each of the six candidates for District 623 School Board to respond to a brief questionnaire listing their qualifications for the job and priorities for the district. Today we feature Roseville parent and community activist Erin Azer, who is seeking her first term.

Roseville Patch: Where do you work?

Erin Azer: I am licensed teacher. I taught in Saint Louis Park and Oakdale for several years before taking time off to raise my two daughters. Currently I work part-time at Buca di Beppo restaurant in Minneapolis. 

Roseville Patch: What are your qualifications for the position you are seeking?

Azer: I am positive, energetic, optimistic and passionate about serving my community. My education qualifications include: time as a classroom teacher; teacher team leader; school union representative; and a master’s degree in education from Hamline University.

My community qualifications include: appointment to the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission in 2010; member of the Citizen’s Advisory Team for the Parks and Recreation master plan; team leader on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Team; and a member of the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Advisory Council.

Roseville Patch: What do you think are the most important issues facing ISD 623?

Azer: First, we want people to choose ISD 623 and we need to encourage growth by attracting new families. Second, the school board needs to be transparent, open and accessible to the community. Third, ISD 623 has a changing population and the schools need the necessary tools to ensure success for all learners. Fourth, there will be financial challenges and we will need to deal with these challenges while maintaining the district’s high standards.

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