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Robin Bartleman , Maureen S. Dinnen , Beverly
A. Gallagher, Jennifer Leonard Gottlieb, Phyllis C. Hope,
Stephanie Arma
Kraft, Esq., Dr.
Robert D. Parks, Eleanor Sobel, Benjamin
J. Williams
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Robin Bartleman (At-Large) - Chair
754-321-2009
PERSONAL: Married to John, resident of Broward County 15 years; mother of two daughters, one of whom is a Broward County public school student.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Emotionally Handicapped Education; also earned a Master of Science with a certificate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University
COMMUNITY/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: Cooperative Feeding Program, Board Member 2002 – present; Emerald Estates Homeowners’ Assn., 1997 - present; Kiwanis 2003 – present; Mujeres Latinas, Member 2002 – present; North Broward Hospital District - Weston Regional Health Park Community Relations Council. 2002 – present; Member of the Council for Exceptional Children; also member of the Education Committee of the Broward League of Cities; school board member representative to School Readiness Coalition; Legislative Liaison Federal; Co-chair of the Special Needs Advisory Committee of the Children's Services Council and Member of the School Board Oversight Committee, One Community Partnership Governance Board, and Co-Chair of the Special Needs Advisory Committee of the Children's Services Council., Member of the Board of Directors, YMCA of Broward County, Board Member, and VISIONS of Images, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Former Teacher of Emotionally Handicapped/Severely Emotionally Disturbed Students – North County Elementary; Exceptional Student Education Chairperson, North County El; former Assistant Principal at Poinciana Park Elementary School in Liberty City, Florida; former City Commissioner for the City of Weston
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Maureen S. Dinnen (District 3) - Vice-Chair
754-321-2003
PERSONAL:
Maureen Dinnen is a long-time resident in Broward County.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Masters Degree in Social Science from Florida State University and Bachelors Degree in History from Barry University.
COMMUNITY/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT:
Ms. Dinnen was very active in many community organizations, some of which are the Croissant Park Civic Association, the Women’s League of Voters, and the Tutor Program for Dania Seminole Indian Reservation, the Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society and the Public Achievement Project for Youth.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ms. Dinnen taught for Broward County School District and also for Broward Community College for over 35 years with her major teaching area being the subject of History. Ms. Dinnen served as the President of many influential organizations such as the Florida Community College Faculty Senate Association, the Florida Teaching Profession NEA and the Florida Education Association.
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Beverly A. Gallagher (District 2)
754-321-2002
Beverly Gallagher's Online Newsletter
PERSONAL: Born in Hazleton, Pa. Resident of S. Florida for 23 years and Pembroke Pines for 20 years. Mother of three children – two graduates of Broward County Schools, and one currently enrolled in Broward County Schools.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Michigan State University E. Lansing MI, 1976 – 1980 BA in Social Science with a major field of study in Employee/Labor Relations. Concentration in Sociology and Communication. Backed by courses in Accounting, Finance and Math.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: City of Pembroke Pines: Planning and Zoning Board Alt. Member 1999 –2000. Board of Adjustment 1997- 1999. Youth Activities Board 1997 – 1999. Disciplinary Action Board 1994 – 1998. Girl Scouts of Broward County, Pine Tree Service Unit, Pembroke Pines, FL. Member of GSUSA for 20 years: GSUSA Broward County Service Award 1996. Service Unit Coordinator 1994 – 1996. Service Unit Registrar 1990 – 1994. Troop Leader 1989 – 2000.“Get Flanagan A Stadium”, Inc., C0-Chairman of the Board 1997–2000 Board Member Emeritus May 2000 – Present. Organized committee and secured financing. Kids Voting Broward 1992–Present. Fundraising and staffing Kids’ Voting booths at all elections. Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse: 1998–2000. Instrumental in getting D-Fy- It Programs to Pembroke Pines, Cooper City and Miramar middle and high schools. Beaux Art 1996 – present. Fundraising for the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art. Pembroke Pines /BCC Scholarship Board:1998-2002. Fundraising for scholarships. Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament Committee. 2003 – present. Alpha Delta Gamma Sorority 1977-Present: Fundraising for Juvenile Diabetes and United Way. Florida Department of Health/Bureau of EMS, Adolescent Suicide Prevention Plan Task Force March 2000. Flanagan Sound Alliance 1996 – present. Member Band parents association, Charter School Task Force, Co-Chair 1999 - 2000. Superintendent Search Committee 1999. Policy Review 1997 - 2000. Construction Review Committee 1998 - 2000. Site Selection 1995 - 2000. Pre-qualification of Contractors Committee 1999 - 2000. Deputy Superintendent Search Committee May, 2000. North Area Superintendent Search Committee March 2000. South Area Superintendent Search Committee June 2000. Area Director Search Committee June 2000. Boundary Task Force May, 2000. Reassignment Policy Task Force 1999 - 2000. Design and Materials Standards 2000.Teacher of the Year Selection Committee 1999 & 2000.Partnership Committee 1999 - 2000.Advertising Ad Hoc Committee 1998, 1999 - 2000.Destination Excellence Task Force 1994 - 1995.Waiver Review Committee 1995 - 2000.Arts in Education Grant Review 1994 - 1998. District Advisory Council: Chairperson 1999 - 2000; Vice Chair 1998 - 1999. Duties included presiding over and planning monthly meetings. Organizing approx. 220 Advisory Chairs. Problem solving and team building. DAC Steering Committee 1997 - 2000. South Area Advisory Crystal Apple Award Recipient 1998. South Area Legislative Representative to DAC 1997 - 2000.South Area Corresponding Secretary 1995 - 1997. South Area Focus Group 1995 - 1999. South Area Steering Committee 1993 – 2000 Advisory Chair: Pembroke Pines Elementary 1993-1995, Pines Middle School 1996 - 1998, Silver Palms Elementary 1998 - 2000, Flanagan High School 1999 – 2000. Broward County Council of PTAs: 1st Vice President 1997 - 1998, Treasurer 1995 - 1997, Area Vice President 1993 - 1995, Safety Committee Chair 1994 - 1996, PTA President Pembroke Pines Elementary 1990 - 1992, Pines Middle School 1995 - 1996, 1st Vice President Silver Palms Elementary 1998 - 1999, Treasurer Flanagan High School PTSA 1998 - 1999.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: School Board Member - District 2, 11/2000 – 2004. Reelected 2004–2008. The School Board of Broward County, Florida Executive Director – Scholarship Assistance Foundation, Community Blood Center of South Florida. Jan. 2002 – present. Substitute and Interim Teacher: 1991 – 2000. Broward County Schools. Middle and High School experience in all areas. Interim positions in High School Math, Middle School Drop Out Prevention and Science. Applied to State of Florida for dual Teacher Certification grades 6 – 12 in Social Science and Math. December 2002. Florida School Board Association, State Legislative Liaison, Financial Advisory Committee, Construction Review Committee, Museum of Science & Discovery, Public Safety Coordinating Council, Arts in Education Committee, Operational Services Committee, Class Size Reduction Task Force, Ten-Year Master Plan Committee, S.Florida Consortium Treasurer.
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Jennifer Leonard Gottlieb (At-Large)
754-321-2008
PERSONAL: Jennifer is a product of Broward County public schools. She attended kindergarten through high school, and is a proud Nova High School graduate. Married to Kenneth Gottlieb, former Florida State Representative, and mother of two young sons who attend Broward County public schools.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University with a degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Early Childhood.
COMMUNITY/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: Elected as a Countywide School Board member in September of 2006, Jennifer currently represents the School Board members on the following committees: Broward Education Foundation Board of Directors; Broward League of Cities co-representative; Early Learning Coalition (alternate); Museum of Discovery & Science (alternate). Jennifer was awarded by the Florida Jaycees (Florida Junior Chamber) Outstanding Young Educator of the Year for 2006.
The Jaycees 2006 Florida Junior Chamber presented Jennifer with the Ralph M. Williams, Jr. Memorial Award for “Outstanding Young Educator”.
March, 2006 honored as the recipient of the “Leadership in Education Award” presented by the Chabad of South Broward.
Additional Community Involvement includes participation in the following areas: Board Member, Temple Beth El of Hollywood 2003 – present; District Advisory Council 2005-2006; Broward Executive Council Member, 1st United Bank 2005 - present; Room Parent, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary, PTA 2005 – present; Chair, Pre-School Committee, Temple Beth El of Hollywood 2003-2004; Designee, Broward County Cultural Affairs Committee 2001-2004; Life Member, National Council of Jewish Women Hollywood Section; Chair, School Improvement Team (School Advisory Council) Dania Elementary School 1996-1998; Member, Virginia Shuman Young, PTA 2004 – present; Member, Dania Elementary School PTO 1995 – 2004; Member, Broward Teachers Union 1995 – 2004; Member, Hills Democratic Club 1993 – present; Member, Broward Young Democrats 2004 - present; Presidential Knight, Nova Southeastern University 1992 – 1994; Secretary, Young Democrats; University of Miami 1991 – 1992. March 2007 - nominated by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) and appointed by Jeannine Blomberg, Commissioner of Education, to serve on the K-12 Reading Adoption State Instructional Materials Committee (SIMC). The Committee rigorously reviews and evaluates submitted materials and makes recommendations for adoption to the Commissioner of Education. Jennifer represents the curricular needs of students and teachers throughout the State of Florida on behalf of all school board members, not solely for the Broward County School District.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Broward Teachers Union, 2003-2005 Government Relations Manager; Dania Elementary School, 2001-2003, Annenberg Grant Coordinator, Satellite Learning Center Facilitator, Arts Integration Specialist and Administrative Support Staff; Dania Elementary School, 1995-1998, Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten; Dania Elementary Arts Teacher of the Year, Nominee 2002.
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Phyllis C. Hope (District
6)
754-321-2006
Phyllis Hope's Online Newsletter
PERSONAL: Born and raised in Broward County. Is a product of Broward County Public Schools and served as a Guidance Data Specialist at Piper High School in Sunrise since 2000. Married, mother of two daughters, who both attended Broward County Public Schools. Grandson currently attends Bair Middle in Sunrise.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Weequahic High School (Newark, NJ), 1980; Essex County Technical; Computer Technology; Rutgers University (Newark, NJ), studied Chemistry, Trigonometry and Physics, graduated as a Certified Chemical Lab Technician; currently working on a Computer Information degree at Broward Community College and Nova University.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Democratic Executive Committee; Former Board Member of the Caribbean American-Democratic Club; Founding Member and Vice President of the East Sunrise Resident Association; Former Chairperson of the Sunrise Education Board; Union Stewart of Federation of Public Employees; Former Steward of Communication Workers of America; Member of the NAACP; Member of the Workforce One Youth Council; Former member of the Human Rights Council; Member of Piper High School Sac and Tech teams.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Guidance Data Specialist, Piper High School,
2000-2006; BellSouth Telecommunications, Directory Assistance, Residential and Small Business Repair, 1993-2000; Working Class Inc., Owner/President, 1990-1993; Children & Family Services, 1984-1990.
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Stephanie Arma Kraft, Esq., (District 4)
754-321-2004
Stephanie Arma Kraft's Online Newsletter
PERSONAL: Resident of Coral Springs since 1976. Married, one daughter who is a Broward County public school student.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Juris Doctor, Nova University Center for the Study of Law, (1988); Specialist in Education/Master of Education, University of Florida (1980); Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology, Emory University (1978).
COMMUNITY/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: Value Adjustment Board (1998 to present); Broward League of Cities Education Committee; North Area Advisory; Coral Springs Parent Education Task Force; Family Law Advocacy Group; Riverside Elementary School Parent Advisory Forum, co-chair 1996-1999; past member, Junior League of Fort Lauderdale; past member, Children’s Consortium.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University; Attorney, Cooney, Mattson, Lance, Blackburn, Richards & O’Connor (1994-1999); Attorney, Conrad, Scherer, James & Jenne (1988-94); Law Clerk, Conrad, Scherer & James (1986-88); Administrative Director, Child Protection Team of Broward County, Inc. (1983-85), Case Coordinator, Child Protection Team of Broward County, Inc. (1982-83); Therapist, Kids in Distress (1981-1982).
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Dr.
Robert D. "Bob" Parks (District 7)
754-321-2007
Dr.
Parks's Online Newsletter
PERSONAL: Married, resident of
Pompano Beach, grew up in Key West, FL.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1995 Doctor of Education, Education Leadership, University of Miami,
FL
1985 Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Florida Atlantic
University, Boca Raton, FL
1970 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Florida Atlantic
University, Boca Raton, FL
1967 Bachelor of Arts in History, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont,
North Carolina.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Has served in a number of capacities on various
committees, including, but not limited to: serving as School Board
Chair three times; Professional Council of the Broward County
Educational Consortium (Chairperson); Council of the Great City Schools;
Museum of Discovery and Science, New World Aquarium and Environmental
Education Research Center, Florida High School Activities Association
Appeals Committee; The Broward County Democratic Executive Committee;
North Broward, Deerfield Beach, Century Village, Coconut Creek and
Palm Aire Democratic Clubs.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Currently Director, Florida Atlantic University,
Teaching and Leadership Center; formerly, Visiting Professor, Florida
Atlantic University; Program Professor, Nova Southeastern University
Graduate Teacher Education Program; Broward County high school teacher.
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Eleanor Sobel (District 1)
754-321-2001
PERSONAL: Born in Brooklyn, New York. Resident of Hollywood for 30 years. Married to husband, Stuart (a dermatologist), for 38 years. Mother of two daughters: Emily, an architect in New York City and Rachel, who is completing an internship in New York City. Grandmother of Josie Sobel Whelan.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Brooklyn College (Brooklyn, NY) graduated in 1967, B.A. in History; City University of New York, M.A. in Social Studies, 1968; Columbia University, M.A. in Learning Disabilities, 1975; Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Certificate in Leadership for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, 2003; Foreign Policy Institute for State Legislators in Washington, D.C., 2006.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Member, Board of Directors, Hollywood Art & Culture Center, 1998-2006; Founding Member, Travel and Tourism Committee, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 1991-2006; Honorary Chair, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America 11th Annual Pace Setter Walk, 2004; Leader and Organizer, Gun Safety Drive, Hollywood and Hallandale Beach, 2000; Organizer, Habitat for Humanity plantings in Hollywood, 2000; Leader and Organizer, Crime and Clean Sweep for Hollywood Beach, 1999; President,
Hills Democratic Club, South Florida, 1996-1999; Member, Board of Directors, Tri-County Regional Transportation Organization, 1998;
Co-Chairperson, Broward League of Cities, Transportation Committee, 1997-1998; City Representative, Hollywood Economic Growth Corporation, a partnership of private and public entities, 1997-1998; Voting Delegate, Alternate, National League of Cities, 1993-1998; Delegate, Alternate, Broward League of Cities, 1993-1998; Chairperson, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Broward County, Transportation policy board comprised of city and county elected officials, 1995-1997; Coordinator, Hurricane Andrew Emergency Relief Drive for Child Care Centers, 1992; Chairwoman, Florida State Public Affairs, National Council of Jewish Women, representing 5000 member, statewide, “Tallahassee Institute”, 1990-1992; Chairwoman, Pro-Choice: Speak out against the Gag Rule, consisting of 40 county organizations represented at the Federal Courthouse, 1991; Coordinator, Florida Impact, Southeast Regional Legislative Seminar, 1991; President, Hollywood Section, National Council of Jewish Women, Founder, Florida Child Care Fairs, Community fairs highlighting children’s services and centers, 1988-1990; Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, South Broward Medical Association Auxiliary, 1987-1990; Chairperson, Women In Power,
community program honoring women of distinction, 1987; Guardian Ad Litem, Broward County Courts, representing abused children, 1983-1987; Chairperson, Total Child VII, Broward County Medical Association Auxiliary, South Branch, 1981; Chairperson, Total Child VII, Broward County Medical Association Auxiliary, South Branch, 1980
Delegate, Florida Democratic Convention, Orlando, FL, 2005; Delegate, Democratic National Convention, Boston, MA, 2004; Deputy Registrar,
Broward Supervisor of Elections, 1990-2003; Democratic Precinct Captain, Hollywood, Democratic Executive Committee of Broward County, 1988-2003; Delegate, Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles, CA, 2000; Delegate, Florida Democratic Convention, Orlando, FL, Clinton whip, 1991; Community Service Chairperson, Leadership Hollywood, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 1991; Member, Democratic Platform Committee, Democratic Executive Committee, Broward County, 1991; Chairperson, Baseball and Softball team Sponsorships, Hollywood Hills Rotary Park, fundraising for 50 youth teams, 1985-1990; Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: Graduate, Leadership Broward; Member, Broward County Charter Review Committee; Chairperson, Youth Leadership Broward, Government Day, 1989; Delegate,
Vision 2000 Assembly, City of Hollywood, 1989; Graduate, Leadership Hollywood, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 1987; Manager and Coach, Hollywood Hills Softball, Rotary Park, 1986-1987; Winner, Grand Prix Membership Drive, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 1985.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: State Representative, Florida House of Representatives, District 99, 1998-2006, served on Health & Families Council; Rules & Calendar Council; Health Care Regulation Committee (Vice Chair); Health Care Appropriations Committee; Education Choice and Innovation Committee; Select Committee on Medical Liability Insurance; Select Committee on Affordable Health Care for Floridians; Governor’s Task Force on the Obesity Epidemic; Chair of the Women’s Caucus, Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2006; Chair of the Broward County Legislative Delegation, 2005-2006; President, Emrelle Preventative Skin Care, 1985-2006; City Commissioner, City of Hollywood, 1992-1998; Substitute Teacher, Pine Crest School, 1985-1987; Teacher, Special Education for Impaired Adults, Broward Community College, Evening Division, 1978-1979; Teacher, Special Education, J.H.S. (Long Island City, NY), 1972-1974;
Teacher, Special Education, Community Center for Children with Special Learning Disabilities (Newton, MA), 1969-1972; Social Studies and English Teacher, Northeast Junior High School (Somerville, MA), 1968-1969; Substitute Teacher, Abraham Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, NY).
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Benjamin J. Williams (District 5)
754-321-2005
PERSONAL: A resident of Broward County for more than 40 years, currently resides in Fort Lauderdale. Married, father of two sons.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Florida A&M University; Master's degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University; 46 hours beyond the Master's degree in Elementary Administration and Supervision.
COMMUNITY/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: (include, but not limited to) Broward County Association of Elementary School Principals, Secondary School Principals and Principals and Assistant Principals Association; Florida Secondary School Principals Association; Board Member of the Broward L.A. Le Branch, Y.M.C.A.; former Chairperson, Fort Lauderdale Northwest Redevelopment Council; Board Member, United Way of Broward; Chairperson, Sun-Sentinel Diversity Venture Fund; Board Member, Urban League of Broward.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Educational Consultant to the Christina School District on magnet schools, Wilmington, Delaware (1998-99); principal, Dillard High School (1992-94); principal, Parkway Middle School (1987-1992); principal, Walker Elementary School (1975-1987); principal, Nova Blanche Forman Elementary (1970-75); assistant principal, Nova Blanche Forman Elementary (1968-1970).
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