Douglas Spruance

Personal: Age 46 … lived in the district for three years … attorney with the firm of Feltman, Gebhart, Eymann and Jones since June 1 … self-employed attorney in Spokane for two years and Los Angeles for about 12 years, practiced entertainment law for Paramount Pictures and environmental law in Washington, D.C. … member of advisory committee to school board, helps with fund raising on PTSA, teaches Sunday school, coaches girls basketball at YWCA and does pro bono legal work … married, two children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in American studies from Miami University in Ohio, law degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., master’s degree in fine arts/film production from the University of Southern California.

Issues: Maintaining small community feel while handling growth, pushing the district to improve test scores and achievement, interjecting life skills into curriculum. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

MEMO: Freeman School Board