CANDIDATE PROFILE: Eileen Flockhart

Name: Eileen Flockhart            

Date of birth: 6/17/44

Experience/education: BA in education; teacher in elementary education and special education for over 35 years; Peace Corps volunteer; involved in Special Olympics coaching for 25 years; active in both church and community activities here in Exeter for over 31 years

Prior elected offices you have held:

Elected to the NH House in 2004 and served until 2008, member and clerk of Children and Family Law committee

Personal information:

Married and the mother of 5 and grandmother of 7 children

Priorities:

• Improving the support for education at all levels and making the connections to good jobs
• Stabilizing our revenues and lowering property taxes
• Providing strong support systems for families in the areas of health and work environments

Why are you running:

I feel called once again to be a voice for Exeter as well as a responsive listener. Working collaboratively and with compassion is a strength I can bring to this position.