Kristine Gericke, Vice President

Adopt-A-School assignments: Ellsworth, Highlands, Ranch View and The Bridge

Number of terms served and when: Third term

Relevant degrees/life experience/previous volunteer activities: B.A. in History with Secondary Ed. Minor from North Central College; Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.), 18th Circuit Judicial Court; President, Dist. 203 General Home & School; President, Prairie Home & School; Secretary, Washington Jr. High Home & School; SFCP co-chair, Prairie Elementary; Two time recipient, NCUSD 203 Outstanding School Volunteer award; Outstanding Achievement recognition from the National Network of Partnership Schools; Girl Scout leader; Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader since 2008, including my current role as Committee Chair; Recipient of the Boy Scouting Silver Acorn Award; Mental Health First Aid trained; Member, Ladies Auxiliary-Judd Kendall VFW 3873; Wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, violinist and White Sox fan.

Parent of District 203 students: Has one son and one daughter who are graduates of NNHS.

Educational philosophy: It is important to foster curiosity and the love of learning regardless of a child’s age.  From the very beginning, families and communities share the responsibility to ensure that children are encouraged to explore, question and interact with their world.  We need to help children find their individual passions that will lead them toward productive and happy adult lives.  Above all, we must demonstrate that learning is a lifelong endeavor that should be pursued and enjoyed no matter one’s age.