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Kanna Holliman Adams
Age: 45
Candidate for: Jenks Board of Education seat, 5-year term
Birthplace: Westover, Mass., A.F.B.
Lived in District: 13 years
Job Title/Employer: Teacher, Okmulgee Public Schools
Married to: Thomas Adams
Number of children/schools they attend(ed): Two children attending district schools
Religious or civic organization affiliations, including any leadership positions: St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, school volunteer, PTAG board, Teacher-appreciation committee
Registered voter? Yes
Previously sought or held elected office and if so, when and what office? No
Highest level of education, name of institution, and year graduated: Bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Oklahoma in 1984 and a masters of educational administration from the University of Arkansas in 1994.
Why are you seeking this position? I have a strong commitment towards education and the welfare of all children.
What do you believe are the chief responsibilities of a school board member? Making decisions for the improvement of educating children.
How much time would you plan to spend in the schools in your voting district on a weekly basis? As much as needed or requested.
What should the relationship of the school board be to the superintendent? The initiative to strive for excellence.
What are the greatest strengths of the school district?
What are the greatest weaknesses of the school district?
What changes and/or new initiatives, if any, would you like to see in Jenks Public Schools?
Please include any other comments or concerns you have about the school district here: Jenks Public Schools is most excellent! I loved being an employee, love being a JPS patron and parent, and I hope to serve the district in the capacity of a school board member.
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