The Morning Journal Election Questionnaire Political Party: Non Partisan Name: Lisa Carter Age: 46

Date completed: September 26, 2013 Office Sought: Midview School Board

Date of Birth: February 1, 1967

Place of Birth: Elyria, Ohio

Home address: 100 1 Shelby Court Grafton, Ohio 44044 Length of residence in that community: 25 years Facebook: www.facebook.com/LisaCarterforMidviewSchool Board Twitter: @midviewlisa Occupation: Educational Consultant for Business Education and Technology Integration Employer: Self-employed Elected Office Experience: N/A Non-Elected office experience: Formerly on the Lorain County Childrens Pioneer Theater Board of Directors Education: 1985-Midview High School 1991-Associate of Arts General Studies: Lorain County Community College 1999-Bachelor of Science Business Education: Ashland of University/Minor in Business Administration 2001-Masters of Science Curriculum & Instruction/Educational Technology: Ashland University Name and Age of Children: Alexandra-18 (Midview graduate); Business Address: Same as home

Marital Status: Divorced Cameron-16 (attends MHS) Organizations:

Currently- Midview Compass Committee, Midview Band Boosters, Organizing Committee of the Midview Band Alumni, Lorain County Fair participant, and volunteer actor for the Friends of the Keystone Library Formerly-Midview Athletic Boosters, Midview Choral Boosters, adult participant in the Lorain County Fairs 4-H Band, North Ridgeville Schools Business Advisory Committee, Colonel Crawford Schools Business Advisory Committee, Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Friendship APL volunteer, Oberlin Choristers Parent Group, Co-author of a play produced for Friends of the Metroparks, Lorain Palace Theater, Elyria Summer Theater, and volunteer for Grafton-Midview Public Library.

Should you be elected what are three areas you would like to change, address, improve or further research and how specifically would you go about it? 1. I will increase programming at the schools to keep students at Midview without putting any additional burden on taxpayers and I have some innovative ideas for funding that can support the school in these areas, and allow the opportunity to excel. For example, additional special education and gifted programs for students, as well as expanded programs to help prepare our kids for the future in business, foreign language, and the arts, etc. I would also like for us to expand the extra-curricular programs such as sports opportunities and academic clubs. These sorts of programs have been shown to improve overall learning and motivate students to do well. These programs also connect the schools to the community, as well as prepare our students to compete in a global economy. Best of all, they create a well-rounded student who knows how to apply reading, writing and math in practical applications. 2. The integration of technology is paramount for supporting childrens learning in the 21st century. I will ensure that the very best technology is in the hands of our students, and the people who work with them personally, every day. There needs to be a more user-friendly web site that is current and that offers parents and the community a plethora of resources. For example, the district is desperately in need of more information about community resources, sports and recreation, upcoming activities, special education, gifted education, and family-friendly local activities that are easy to access. I will do this by analyzing where our technology dollars are going and reallocating them appropriately. We also need an alternative for technological communication since not everyone in the district has access to technology and as taxpayers, we cannot exclude them. We must find creative ways to communicate with people who do not have Internet access because of the cost, religious convictions, or they just do not want to use technology. 3. I will work to make the schools more user-friendly for community members. I will foster real connections with businesses for the benefit of the students and the residents. Our district should sponsor regional job fairs, invite more business people in to help students with career exploration and create a community, safe spot, in case of an emergency situation. I will do this by working with administration, local businesses, colleges and organizations to integrate these things into our school culture to unite the community. Whether for past accomplishments or future goals, why should voters elect you? Voters should elect me because I love Midview and the Midview community! This is my alma mater, as well as my childrens alma mater-I have a vested interest in its success. I have been involved in a variety of different organizations and have the skills and experience in business and education to help set the district on a steady course. I will be a great spokesperson for the community because I care about our students, our schools and our people. We have a beautiful campus buzzing with motivated students, expert teachers, and supportive parents. I will work to make Midview a district that people feel privileged to work in, live in and learn in.