Kristopher Schendel
Zone 1 candidate for Greater Albany Public Schools Board
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• RESIDENCE: North Albany.
• OCCUPATION: Senior Code Compliance Officer – City of Albany (2016- Present). • OCCUPATIONAL/WORK HISTORY: Communications Specialist – Albany Police Department (2013-2016), Assistant Manager – Albertsons (2002-2012). • RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Albany Police Association (Treasurer); Fish of Albany Board of Directors. • EDUCATION: Executive Master of Public Administration, Portland State University (in progress); Master of Arts in Education, Western Oregon University; Bachelor of Arts in History, WOU; Associate of Arts, Linn-Benton Community College; Leadership Trilogy Certificate, FBI-LEEDA. • FAMILY: My wife Jackie and I have lived in Albany for almost 20 years. We are blessed to have two young children, both of whom are enrolled in the Greater Albany Public Schools system. • HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Traveling, cooking, and woodworking. • WHY I’M RUNNING: I am a parent, educator, and community leader, and I’m running for the Greater Albany Public School (GAPS) Board because I believe in the power of collaboration and am committed to excellence in education. Growing up with a single mother who worked her way through school, I saw firsthand how education changes lives. I earned my master’s degree in education from Western Oregon University because I believe in the power of learning. Now, as a Senior Code Compliance Officer, I actively unite communities, dismantle barriers, and create innovative solutions that bring diverse groups together. The recent educator strike sent ripples throughout the community that are still felt today. This has led to a divide and decreased trust and collaboration between the educators, administration, school board, and community. Parents deserve a say in their children’s schooling, and educators must be heard and supported. I will move conversations out from behind closed doors. I advocate for open and honest communication to make decisions based on the needs of all community members. GAPS needs leadership that listens, collaborates, and takes action. I am ready to serve you and this community and make GAPS better than ever. |
Kristopher Schendel
• ENDORSEMENTS:
• Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II • Mayor Tangent Loel Trulove • Former Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa • Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd • Benton County Democrats • Linn County Democrats • SMART Local 16 • WEBSITE: KristopherSchendel.com • DONATIONS: ActBlue Mail: Friends of Kris Schendel P.O. Box 1227 Albany, OR 97321 • FACEBOOK: Kris Schendel for GAPS • CONTACT: [email protected] 971-279-8557 |
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Kristopher with fellow GAPS School Board candidates KRIS McLaughlin, left, and Stephanie Lunceford at a Calapooia Brewery meet and greet May 5. The Linn County Democrats endorse all three candidates.
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