Meet Janet Caldwell, Candidate for Clover Park School Board

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Janet Caldwell is running for the Clover Park School District Director Dist. 5. She will be running against incumbant Paul Wagemann.

What is your full, legal name? Janet Lynn Caldwell

Where do you work and what is your job title? Thompson Elementary, Bethel School District, 3rd grade teacher

When and Where Were You Born? October 10, 1970, in Baumholder, Germany ( father was on military assignment)

Spouse or domestic partner: SFC John R. Caldwell Jr.

Children: Janessa and Jared Caldwell

Education. : Lakes High School 1988, Washington State University 1992, City University 2000 

Military Service: None

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

How long have you lived in Lakewood? Sixth Grade through High School Graduation in 1988, then 2001 to present

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? No
Campaign information:

www.campaignwebsite.com, candidate.email@gmail.com. Campaign Manager(s) – contact info: I don't have any of this yet.

Affiliations? Local or national memberships in organizations? Washington State PTA, National Education Association, Washington Education Association

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE

Elected: None

Other campaigns for public office: None

THIS CAMPAIGN

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I want to make a difference to the children in our community and help them become successful members of society.

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

Help the Clover Park School District provide world class education to every student in the district.

What sets you apart from the other candidates.

I know education. I have spent the last 17 years teaching in public schools. I have served on many committees within the school community. I am an advocate for public education and know what is going on in the state legislature in regards to education. I contact my representatives to express my opinions and needs as a constituent. I represent the certificated staff members of the district in which I teach being a union representative and negotiator.

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

I have no idea, as I have never done this before.