About Me

Jennifer Pickel
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
608-839-3328

Jennifer.Pickel@yahoo.com
http://www.jenniferpickelforschoolboard.blogspot.com/


Occupation

Partner, M&J Homes, LLC
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
Substitute teacher for the Monona Grove School District


Education

B.S. in Paralegal Studies - Business Emphasis, Winona State University


Children

Samantha, 12, is a sixth grader at Glacial Drumlin School
Tyler, 9, is a third grader at Cottage Grove School


Related Experience

Member, MGSD Ad Hoc Committee to Study Grade Configuration, 2008-09 school year
Secretary, Cottage Grove PTO, 2006-2008
Vice President -Glacial Drumlin Liaison- Cottage Grove PTO, 2008-09
President - Cottage Grove PTO, 2009-10
Member - Joint District PTO Community Events Committee



Why run for the MG School Board?

Why not run for the Monona Grove School Board? Aside from our family, this school district has the highest influence on my children. The educational experience that they have will have a huge impact on the adults that they will become. Being involved is something I feel compelled to do. I have been very active in the PTO, choosing activities that allow me to work with parents from both Cottage Grove and Monona. I care very deeply about the children of this district and I believe that I can do a lot of good as a board member. I also believe in fiscal responsibility. We have tough choices ahead of us and we need to make sure that the decisions we make still provide the high level of education that this district is known for. I believe in our educators. If elected, my priorities will include increasing student achievement and keeping citizens informed and involved in school board business. It is time to use creative problem solving and find common ground regarding the issues in our district. I believe that we are two communities in one district – what makes us different, makes us great.