Diane L.

Gerlach 1524 English Brook Drive Landisville, PA 17538 717-898-7266

OBJECTIVE:

To continue to serve a premier and progressive educational and extracurricular school system as a member of the Hempfield Board of School Directors

PERSONAL:

Date of Birth: July 27, 1941 Family: Husband Bruce K. Gerlach, a graduate of HSD; retired from Derry Township School District, Hershey, PA as Director of Financial Affairs Parent of five adult children; all educated in HSD Grandparent of nine - five have graduated and are attending college; three are current students in the district; one attends school in York County I have been a resident in the Hempfield School District for 47 years. I am a full-time homemaker; active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Landisville in various areas including a non-stipendiary ministry staff assistant; board vice-president and active volunteer with the Landisville based Hempfield Area Food Pantry, a community program. I have been a registered/voting Republican all my life.

EDUCATION:

1959 graduate of Palmerton Area High School, Palmerton, PA 1992 -2003 Continuing Education Courses and Programs with concentration in the area of Educational Office Professionals and Education through Penn State University, Lancaster Center; Main campus of Penn State University, University Park, PA

PROFESSIONAL: Retired from the HSD in 2003 (1972-1976; 1985-2003) I served the district in various positions: typist, clerical aide, library aide, secretary to three different high school house principals; secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; Administrative Assistant to Superintendent; Recording Secretary School Board.

SCHOOL BOARD EXPERIENCE:

I was appointed to a one year term on the school board in December, 2006. I was then an endorsed candidate in the November 2007 election. I am currently serving the final year of that four-year elected term. I currently serve as Vice President of the School Board and have represented the Board in the absence of the President; I am the HSD representative on the Lancaster County Academy Board of Directors for five years; I served on the Attendance Area Review Committee; Act 93 Committee; the Curricular Committee; and have served as a board representative on various interview committees for the district. Serving the community on the School Board requires many, many volunteer hours. Time is necessary for service on the school board. I have the time, the vested interest, and the energy to give back to the community.

AFFILIATIONS:

Lancaster-Lebanon County Association of Educational Office Professionals (retired) Past Officer and Board Member Pennsylvania Association of Educational Office Professionals Past Board Member Pennsylvania School Board Association Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Landisville Past officer and committee chair United Way of Lancaster County, Past Board Member Hempfield Area Food Pantry, Inc., Vice President

Why do I desire to continue service on the Hempfield Board of School Directors? Youth are a passion of mine. They are the leaders of tomorrow. Education is a prime and vital ingredient for success in life. All students are entitled to a quality education to prepare them for their future as responsible, contributing members of society. Through this service to the community, I have the honored opportunity to support and encourage the premier programs that Hempfield provides to its students through academics, athletics and all the extracurricular activities, music, and the performing arts programs. I believe HSD provides an all-around quality education for all students. The athletics, performing arts, and many other programs offered in the district are a part of my life. I attend and support the youth of the district at many of these events. I believe that my years as a parent, grandparent, and employee qualify me to serve the community in the decision making that will continue the outstanding all around education for our youth.