Silver Falls School District 4J
Director, Zone 2

DANA SMITH-MADGE

OCCUPATION: Co-owner, structural engineer - G. Victor Madge Architect, Inc. ( 1998-present)

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Taught computer programming to engineering students

15 years project engineer/manager for Florida consulting firms

2 years home school teacher while traveling with family

7 years weekly classroom volunteer

2 years Robert Frost PTA treasurer

1.5 years SHS site council

General contractor for construction of our Silverton home

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

BS & MS Civil Engineering, University of Missouri

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:

None

Nine years ago, while on sabbatical, our family fell in love with Oregon and decided to (someday) make it our home. Two years later, I was studying community profiles; demographics, climates, and school reputations. All the research indicated that Silverton had it all. We moved sight unseen, without jobs, knowing no one, and have never regretted taking that chance.

Since our first year here, I have been a regular volunteer at Eugene Field, Robert Frost and Mark Twain. I am in my second year on High School Site Council. Last spring, I spent two days a week introducing algebra to a small group of 6th graders. They called it Dana math.

As my children became more independent, I took on more leadership roles. I have been instrumental in establishing soccer teams and ensuring the continuation of certain after school programs. I have made several proposals to the School Board, HS LSAC and Site Council which were ultimately adopted as academic policy. At my urging, Robert Frost and Mark Twain staff are working together to more accurately evaluate student placements.

I believe that my analytical nature and willingness to question outdated or ineffective policies would make me an excellent representative. But above all is my desire that every student be afforded a superior education enabling them to compete in the world outside Silverton.

Endorsed by: Bill Steers retiring Board member

(This information furnished by Dana Smith-Madge

and is printed exactly as submitted.)