Local Resident and Parent, Christina French, Joins Lakota Board of Education

Christina French, a local resident and parent, has been appointed to the Lakota Board of Education. The decision was made during a special meeting on April 1, where 11 candidates were interviewed. French has 21 years of experience in public education and was previously the director of K-6 curriculum for Lakota. She left the role to focus on other interests and her two young children.

French is excited about her new role and is passionate about leadership, community engagement, and student academic growth. Board President Julie Shaffer welcomed French, stating that her experience would benefit the board's service to the Lakota Local Schools community.

The board received 29 applications for the position, which were reviewed before the meeting. Shaffer acknowledged the high quality of the candidates and thanked the community for their interest. She is looking forward to French's contributions to the board's decision-making process.

Before the meeting, feedback was gathered from the community on the desired qualities in a new board member. Over 150 people shared their thoughts. The most desired qualifications included engagement with schools, support for staff and students, advocacy for all students, support for public schools, willingness to listen and work with staff, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

French, a former principal at Hopewell Elementary School, believes in strong community relationships and making decisions that will benefit Lakota Local Schools. French and her husband are active in the community, and their four daughters, two of whom are Lakota graduates and two who currently attend Lakota, live in the district. French's first meeting as a board member will be on April 2.

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