Ryan Kerby

Thu., May 21, 1998

Resume: 46 … Republican … superintendent, New Plymouth school district … former teacher, taught in public schools for 13 years and private Christian schools for 8 years … master’s degree in education, specialist degree in educational administration … raised on dairy ranch in Nez Perce County … active in church and New Plymouth Kiwanis … basketball coach, 22 years … New Plymouth resident for 10 years … married, two kids.

Issues: Wants to bridge split between Christian right and public schools … would start clearinghouse to share successful programs between school districts … wants to emphasize fundamentals and show real-world applications of math and reading concepts to improve student performance … lower the dropout rate … get parents involved.

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