Age: 46

Residence: Mercer Island

Occupation: Attorney

Education: B.A., Johns Hopkins University; J.D., Georgetown University

Community/political experience: Mercer Island School District Teacher Recruitment and Retention Committee, 2001-2002; co-coordinator, Lakeridge Elementary Chess Club; classroom volunteer

Campaign Web site: none

Questions:

1. How will you address your top three priorities for the position?
1. Ensure access to assistance and challenge, which kids need and want. 2. Open communication among teachers, parents and administrators 3. Support great teachers by listening to their needs and deploying a pool of skilled and willing community volunteers.

2. Why should people vote for you?
As an attorney who has practiced business law for 20 years in major law firms and corporations, I am skilled at listening to all sides, analyzing problems, leading projects and making thoughtful decisions. I have three children in Mercer Island schools and want to make our great schools even better.