Schools
In Their Own Words: Meet School Board Candidate Mary Lynn Stith
Here is a brief autobiography of Mary Stith, one of six candidates vying for three seats on the Geneva School Board.
I am currently on the CUSD 304 Board of Education, having come to that position as a community volunteer. As my children would say, " I love school."
I am proud to have been a part of a team including fellow board members, the administration, staff, parents and community who have consistently supported success for all students, the results seen in improving academic measurements, an expanded focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of students, and creating school environments that enhance learning.
At the same time, I have been only one of many who have had to do this while focusing on being fiscally responsible to the citizens of this community who have been so supportive of the schools.
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Age: 55
Years in Geneva: 23
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Married: Herb Stith
Children:
- Elizabeth, elementary teacher, Indian Prairie School District
- Emily, grad student, Northwestern
- Rebecca, undergrad, Northwestern
- Will, senior at GHS
Education:
- BS (nursing); Michigan State University, 1977
- MN; Louisiana State University, 1984
Work Experience:
- RN in oncology, ICU, ER. Inactive since 1992
Community / Civic / School Involvement:
(Past)
- Geneva High School (GHS) PTO president 2003
- Geneva Academic Foundation member 1996-2002, chairwoman 1998
- CCD / Confirmation Leader, St. Peter Parish 1996-2009
- Mothers' Club of Geneva 1992-2000, recipient Marcella Fuller Award
- Western Avenue School (WAS) PTO 1991-2004
- Geneva Middle School (GMS) PTO 1998-2007
(Present)
- School Board member since 2003, president since 2007
- Master Board Member, IASB, since 2006
- Director at Large, IASB, Kishwaukee Division
- Geneva Music Boosters Board since 2000
- PRIDE (retired volunteers) Steering Committee
- GHS PTO Board
- Member, Geneva History Center
- RCIA sponsor, general volunteer St. Peter parish
- Member, Geneva All-Sports Boosters
- Member, Geneva Academic Foundation
- GHS Post Prom Committee
Editor's note: Geneva Patch invited candidates in local contested races—for Park Board, School Board and City Council seats—to tell us a little bit about themselves in 300 words or less. Candidates also are invited to submit a final essay prior to the election.
