I believe that quality Education is important!
And, I do feel that getting involved is something we MUST do if we have an
excitement and passion for keeping our communities strong.
I am excited, and passionate about children, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to
continue to serve this community by being elected to the School Board!
I am educated!
After six years in Retail Management, I returned to Law School as a
working adult and earned my Doctorate Degree in Law at Hamline University. I was
a first year Student Bar Representative and active in Women’s Legal Caucus.
I am a proud “Cobber”! While at Concordia College in Moorhead, I was the Student Life
Commissioner and Served on the Homecoming Committee as Publicity Chair. I was an
International Student Host, and taught Norwegian to 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. I am on
the Alumni Board for my High School. I am also my High School Class Representative
and chaired our 20-Year Reunion held in 2006 and our 25-Year Reunion to to be held in August.
My former employment includes grading nation-wide standardized tests.
I am a volunteer!
Since moving to Lake City, I have been involved in the community. I was appointed and served
on the Florence Township Planning Commission. I was extremely involved with Lake City’s
Grand Excursion event in July 2004. I demonstrated my ability to work extremely well with
others, with the common goal of showcasing our community to guests from all over the world.
I served on the Villa Maria Board and am the VFW Auxiliary Senior-Vice. For several years now
I have been involved as a Judge and Chairperson for the “Patriot’s Pen” & “Voice of Democracy”
programs through the VFW for our local students. I was the First District Chief of Staff for two
years, and Chaired the District’s “Outstanding Young Volunteer of the Year” contest, awarding
the winners at Loyalty Days this past May. I have mentored Lake City students by being involved
with the VFW/Auxiliary Junior Unit, and have had local high school students as “job shadows”
in my work. I have had the opportunity to observe first-hand the written and oral skills of our
Lake City youth, and I have served as a local Judge and presenter of awards given by the local
VFW & Auxiliary.
I am a demonstrated leader!
I work very well with others and have managed up to 150 employees.
I have taught countless others how to complete tasks, organize, and manage. I have established
relationships within the legal community, the VFW/Auxiliary, the City Council, Chamber of
Commerce, Tourism Bureau, Religious and Civic Organizations, Young Professionals, and the
Business Community. I know how to get my hands dirty and dig in to get a job done. I lead
by example and am willing to roll up my sleeves to tackle the difficult tasks and ask the difficult
questions. I am thoughtful and level-headed. I am reasonable. I enjoy lively discussions and
value others who are able to persuade with sound argument and reasoning. I am progressive
and forward-thinking.
As an attorney, I serve the citizens of this community as an ethical and common-sense advocate.
I serve this entire community by serving as the City Attorney for the City of Lake City. I handle
the prosecutions for the City of Lake City and have a private practice primarily in Family Law.
I understand the needs of children and families in these counties! I serve on the Minnesota State Bar
Association Rules of Professional Conduct Committee and the Insurance For Members Committee. I
also served on the MSBA Sesquincentennial Committee.
I am a teacher!
I help to educate others about the legal system. I have been part of various training sessions for the
Lake City Police Department including updates in Criminal Law and "review" sessions in report writing
and probable cause. I educate Boards and Commissions, as functions of City Government, Staff and Elected
Officials about their roles and responsibilities.
I am excited to serve on the School Board! I believe that literacy and fundamentals are the
foundation for our youth to be prepared for life! Communication skills are key for building
self-confidence, and our youth NEED excellent reading comprehension, writing, and
mathematical skills in order to communicate well with others and succeed in any profession
they choose!
I am so happy that I was elected and serve the citizens of our School District!
I commit and promise to serve to the best of my ability,
come to each and every meeting prepared, give each issue my full-attention,
and ask some of the difficult questions that need to be asked.
I will be respectful of others. I will examine expenditures and be accountable for my positions.
I will use all of my skills and abilities to continue to improve the quality of education in ISD #813!
I am willing and able to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Please feel free to contact me!
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| On November 4, 2008, I was elected |
| To Lake City's (ISD #813) School Board |
Please feel free to contact me by any of the methods listed below,
or by email at: englandlaw625@yahoo.com
Please be sure to put in the subject line: "School Board Question or Comment", so that I know that this is an inquiry from an email address that I may not recognize.
Thank you for your questions and concerns! I welcome and look forward to hearing from you!
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