2013 Election: Gina Briese

Name: Gina Briese

Position Sought: School Board Member

Campaign Contact Information: ginabriese@yahoo.com

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

School funding

Home Address: 

136 Pleasant Hill Court
Frankfort, IL 60423

Family Members:

Terry, spouse, 43
Nate, son, 13
Lorin, daughter 11
Elise, daugher, 7

Education: 

Frankfort School District 157c, 1984
Lincoln Way High School, 1988
Purdue University, Associate Degree in Nursing, 1990
Purdue University, Bachelors Degree in Nursing, 1993

Current Occupation and Employer:

Nurse Case Manager, Franciscan St. Margaret Health, Hammond, IN

Political Party Affiliation: Republican

Why are you seeking office?

I am seeking office of school board member because I have a desire to be involved in the success of our school district.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I am a product of this school district. Also, I have the benefit of working part time which gives me insight to working parents and stay at home parents when making decisions.

In you opinion, what are the primary challenges facing this district?

school funding, teacher's contract renewal and potential pension reform

How will you address those challenges?

In order to successfully face these challenges, I will always focus on what is best for the children of the district when making decisions.

If elected, what will be your philosophy as a board member?

My philosophy if elected to the school board would be to keep the children the primary focus.