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Background
- Grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School
- Graduated from Independence Community College
- Completed B.S., M.S. and Specialist in Education from Pittsburg State University
- Second Grade teacher for 8 years and reading specialist for 5 years, Lincoln Elementary School in Independence
- Curriculum Director for 14 years, USD 446
State and area Involvement
- President of Kansas Association of Community College Trustees for 2005-2006
- Board of Trustees of Mercy Health Systems of Kansas
Community Involvement
- Member and past chair of Independence Community College Board of Trustees
- First United Methodist Church Pre-School Board
- Board of Directors, Independence Historical Museum
- Advisory Boards of ICC Endowment Association, Inge Theatre Festival, Mercy Hospital Foundation
- Certified Stephen Minister and Leadership Team coordinator
- Member of the First United Methodist Church
- Member of Chapter EF, PEO
Family
- Husband Richard Shaver is an Independence business owner
- Two sons , Todd and Mark Taylor and step-daughter, Melissa Hadley and families live in Independence
- Step-daughter, Dr. Melinda Shaver, lives in Tulsa
- Four grandchildren and five step-grandchildren all attend or have attended Kansas public schools
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