Independent Business Owner, School Board member

763-***-**** Sherry Tyrrell

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Crystal, MN

SUMMARY

With over 25 years as a successful business owner, and leader in education and politics, I understand the importance of high expectations and goal planning while managing the detail to attain those goals. I am steady in crisis situations and prioritize need. I continually seek to improve my skills, and the world around me. From children to education to politics, I am passionate about what I do and bring enthusiasm every day. I look forward to doing the same in my next opportunity. ACHEIVEMENTS

Successful Independent

Business Owner for over 25

years.

Serving my third term on the

Robbinsdale Area Schools

School Board.

President of local League of

Women Voters for 7 years.

EXPERIENCE

School Board Member – Dist. 281 Elected November 2007 – Present (third term) Responsible for the oversight and direction of Robbinsdale Area Schools, a district of 12,000+ students with an operating budget of over $162 million..

Served as board chair for three years – lead the hiring of current superintendent.

Served as treasurer – providing direction for newly formed Finance Advisory Council comprised of community business leaders.

Involved in strategic planning for our district. Presently involved in updating our Unified District Vision.

As chair, oversaw the merger of our two high school hockey programs and community outreach throughout the process.

Undertaken leadership training on equity in our schools and community.

Served on numerous district committees.

Owner – Daycare Provider Sep 1989 – June 2017

Managed all aspects of my business. Budgeting, purchasing, long-term planning, and continuous improvement in what I offer to my families. I have provided service to over 40 families and more than 75 children.

Maintain current licensure requirements to remain in compliance with state licensing guidelines

Create a learning environment that promotes growth through high expectations for my children and their family.

Create leadership opportunities for my children.

Instill a love of learning.

Recognize the uniqueness of every individual.

Love them fiercely.

President – League of Women Voters October 2001 - Present Served as President of the LWV - Crystal/New Hope/East Plymouth for 7 years, setting and implementing our agenda and providing leadership.

Oversaw community education opportunities through forums and monthly meeting that explored current event topics (judicial selection process, immigration in Minnesota, redistricting etc.).

Under my leadership our league was recognized for our service by League of Women Voters – Minnesota numerous years, and was awarded a national Spirit of Democracy grant.

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor of Arts in

Political Science

Minors in English and History

KEY SKILLS

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Organization

Continuous learning

Use of new technologies

CERTIFICATIONS &

MEMBERSHIPS

League of Women Voters

Minnesota School Board Assoc.

National School Board Assoc.

City of Crystal Neighborhood

Commission

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