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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
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President, Kansas Association of Community College Trustees, 2005-2006
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Board of Directors, Kansas Communities in Schools, 2007-present
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Kansas Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education, 2008-present
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Kansas Coordinated School Health, Board member, 2008-present
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Member, Kansas Board of Education, 2007-present, Vice-Chair, 2008-present
Community Involvement
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Independence Community College Board of Trustees, 1998-2007
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First United Methodist Church Board of Trustees
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Board of Directors, Independence Historical Museum
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Board of Independence Community College Foundation
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Inge Theatre Festival Hospitality Committee
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Member First United Methodist Church and choir
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Member of Chapter EF, PEO
Family
- Husband Richard Shaver is a retired business owner
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Son Todd Taylor and step-daughter Melissa Hadley and families live in Independence
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Step-daughter, Dr. Melinda Shaver lives in Hubert, Oklahoma
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Four grandchildren and five step-grandchildren all attend or have attended Kansas public schools
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