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Silver Falls School District
4J 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willingness to question outdated or ineffective policies would make me an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
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