Dorothy-Helen Billmeier
Chatfield School Board
Tell us about yourself:
My paternal grand and great-grand parents were all born and raised in Chatfield. I have been a Chatfield resident since 1988. I am a Chatfield Alumnus from ‘93 and my associate of science degree is from RCTC. My husband and I have been together 22 years and have two sons.
Tell us about your work/life experience:
My world has always revolved around children. For over 11 years, I have enjoyed running my own licensed daycare here in Chatfield. This year I joined Parent Aware and love all the extra training I get to attend. I am also a Fillmore County 4-H volunteer.
Tell us why you are running for office:
I believe the best interest of a child should be the most important thing we think of when making decisions in our community. I want to bring the perspective of a parent and business owner to our school board decisions and how they impact our children, parents, teachers, and area businesses. Other items I am interested in helping explore are expanding Valleyland’s capacity, fundraisers, the care closet, and holding all students accountable for the rules set forth by our school staff.
Craig Britton
Fillmore Central School Board
Tell us about yourself:
My wife, Lori and I grew up in Preston and graduated from Fillmore Central. After college we moved back to the area and we live in rural Preston. We have seventh grade and fifth grade daughters who are very proud to be Falcons.
Tell us about your work/life experience:
I am a civil engineer and work for a consulting firm (WSN) out of our Rochester office. Away from work I enjoy spending time with family and being active.
Tell us why you are running for office:
I’ve had the pleasure to serve on the Fillmore Central School board for the past 13 years and am running again to continue my commitment to the district. I’ve enjoyed working with my fellow board members and administration to make important decisions that have brought many positive changes for our students. A few include implementing Action100, technology advancements and several facility improvements, all while maintaining a strong fund balance. Fillmore Central provides a tremendous learning environment for our students and we are very fortunate to be a part of a district with such wonderful educators, administrators and students.
Emily Ellis-Onsager
Fillmore Central School Board
Tell us about yourself:
I am a Fillmore Central graduate with two boys in the school district. Stefan is a junior and Lucas is a seventh grader. My husband is Shannon Onsager. We spend most nights/weekends following our childrens’ sports teams. I am the daughter of Sharon and the late Don Ellis.
Tell us about your work/life experience:
I have a Master’s in Public Administration from Hamline University. I currently work as the practice manager at the Harmony and Cresco Vet Clinic. I have been on the school board for six years and enjoy working with our school administrators to better our school district.
Tell us why you are running for office:
For our community to prosper we must have a thriving school. Our school is most important to all our communities and keeping great education and great school facilities in our community is important to me. The Harmony, Preston and Fountain communities are important to keep alive and strive for the best for all of us in the community. Over the years that I have been on the school board, I have seen such great progress in having updated facilities and the newest curriculum for our students. All of this progress enhances our community.
Jennifer Pickett
Fillmore Central School Board
Tell us about yourself:
I grew up in rural Harmony and graduated from Fillmore Central. I currently reside in rural Preston, with my husband of 17 years, Colin and our four children: Morgan (ninth), Kathryn (seventh), Cooper (fourth) and Harper (first).
Tell us about your work/life experience:
I am currently a supervisor in the Cancer Center at the Mayo Clinic where I have worked for 18 years. I also volunteer my time with 4–H, church and Luren Singers Auxiliary. These opportunities have taught me time management, flexibility, teamwork and big picture thinking.
Tell us why you are running for office:
With children at all levels within our schools, I have a vested interest in our district’s future. Our students are currently and continue to be our main priority as a school district. We need to strive for continuous improvement, while expanding our current resources for both students and teachers. Fillmore Central has to be clear with its long-term vision, we must provide structure to maintain the momentum of the plan and empower the staff to support it. I am looking forward to working closely with the administration, staff, students and community to provide a quality education for all students.
Sue Sikkink
Fillmore Central School Board
Tell us about yourself:
I live in Harmony with my husband Chuck. Our family includes our son Brad (‘01 FC Graduate) two grandchildren, Brock (FC sixth grader) and Kendyl (FC third grader) and our daughter Erin (‘03 FC Graduate) and son-in-law Jason. I grew up in Winona and attended Cotter High School.
Tell us about your work/life experience:
For the past 27 years, I have been working at the First Southeast Bank as a loan administrator. For 22 years, I’ve been actively involved with the Fillmore County Relay for Life and for a total of 21 years I have proudly served on the Fillmore Central School Board.
Tell us why you are running for office:
I’m running again for a position on the Fillmore Central School Board because I want to continue to help preserve the current quality of education we provide and help improve on the future education for all our students of the Fillmore Central District. We do have the best school district and it has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Board. I just would like you all to know that I will continue to strive to do what’s best for the students, staff, parents and taxpayers of the Fillmore Central School District. Thank you!!!
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