• Home
  • Blue Ribbon
  • Pictures
  • Calendars
    • District Activities
    • HS/MS Calendar
  • Pages
    • Band
    • District Website
New Haven Banner
Contact us:

Interview with new school board member Michelle (Guehne) Otten

4/10/2019

 
By: Caroline Otten

Every year, the citizens of New Haven elect new school board members.  This year, there were three candidates: Leanne Bauer, Michelle (Guehne) Otten, and Tim Schuck. The election was on April 2nd.

According to election results, Michelle Otten and Leanne Bauer were each elected to 3-year terms on the board.  Both new members were interviewed and asked questions that came directly from the NHHS community.  Mrs. Otten’s responses are outlined below in order to give her a chance to speak to the community directly and to offer New Haven a better understanding of what she is all about.

Q: Why did you run for the New Haven School Board of Education?  

A: I am a current School Board Member once again. New Haven has provided my children with an amazing education and I wanted to give back to the district, so when the opportunity arose last year to serve, I was eager to step in.

Q: Tell us about yourself: Where did you grow up? Do you have family? What community activities have you previously been involved in? What ties do you have to this school district?

A: I lived in several states growing up and was often the new kid at school, but I spent the majority of my middle school and high school years living in Northern Indiana. Our family has lived in the district for the past 12 years.  My husband, Luke, and I have two daughters. Morgan will begin middle school next year and Alivia will be a 4th grader. Both of our girls are very active in many activities throughout the year with our church youth group, Girls on the Run, basketball, volleyball, and spring running club. I am a current New Haven School Board Member, a current American Legion Auxiliary Member, and I have had the pleasure of serving on the New Haven Youth League in years past. I am also a current member of the National Association of Realtors and Franklin County Board of Realtors where I served for many years on the Legislative and Grievance Committees. I am a current school board member raising two children who attend the district and also a taxpayer in the district for many years.

Q: What is the purpose of the School Board and what do they do?   

A: [The purpose is] to be leaders and champions for public education in our states and community!  [It also] employs the superintendent; [develops and adopts] policies, curriculum, and budget; and [oversees] facilities issues.

Q: Why do you feel you’re a good candidate for the school board and do you have experience with this sort of position?

A:  I was appointed to the New Haven School Board of Education in 2018.  I have been a proud part of this district for many years as a parent, volunteer, and board member. I love kids and will work hard every single day to make sure they are given the best educational experience possible.

Q: What is the biggest strength of our school district?  

A: I think the biggest strength of our school district is our incredible staff and supportive community.  Everyone working together to maintain our “Tradition of Excellence” that has been passed down for generations.

Q: What is your vision for the future of the New Haven School District?

A: My vision for the future of our school district would be to keep a productive and safe learning environment for our children while continuing to work with teachers and administrators to maintain and improve our high standards.

Comments are closed.
    The New Haven Banner is sponsored by:​
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Find us on Facebook - Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New Haven
    Picture
    Tweets by @newhavenhigh

    Archives

    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014

    RSS Feed

    Categories

    All
    Book/TV/Movie Reviews
    Clubs/Activities
    Community
    Editorials
    Elementary School
    Feature Stories
    High School
    In The Classroom
    Literary Corner
    Middle School
    Scholar Bowl
    Sports
    Student Council
    Student Spotlight
    Teacher Spotlight
    Trend Stories
    Upcoming Events

Location

New Haven Banner

This site is a news resource for the New Haven, MO community. News on this site is provided by the students and staff in the New Haven School District.  

Please contact us at banner@newhavenschools.us if you have information you want posted or a story idea for our journalism students.

Contact Us

Subscribe

Join our mailing list today!
Join Now