Name: Sherry Lindsay

Title of position: Title Reading and Math at Eugene Ware Elementary School

Education: BS from MSU Springfield; MS from PSU Pittsburg.

Experience: 28 years

Family: She lives in Nevada, MO with husband, David. They have five sons, Matt Lindsay; Cody Claflin and his wife Taylor, and their two children Cade and Cameron; Colt Regers; Clay Regers and his wife Cydnee, and Jack Lindsay.

Why did you choose education as a career?

 My Aunt Helen was my fifth and six grade teacher and was a real inspiration to me, and one of the reasons I pursued teaching as a career. Her ability to guide students, her fairness, and her compassion made me want to provide the same things to my own students.

What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?

To develop connections and relationships with my students and to get to know the styles of learning that best suits them.