Christie Querna

Personal: Age 50 … born in Bremerton, Wash., and raised in Seattle … former high school teacher and textbook writer … South Hill resident … chairwoman of Spokane School District’s Gifted Education Parent Advisory Committee … chairwoman of district’s Human Growth and Development Committee … YMCA board … Married, three children.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in English education, University of Washington, 1960.

Finances: Had raised $17,684 by Oct. 17. Doctors, stockbrokers and attorneys are largest donors. Several individual contributions of $200 each.

, DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo