Meadow Heights School Board: Denise Lewis

Age: 27

Place of birth: Cape Girardeau

Spouse, children's names:

Bo Lewis (spouse) Eli Lewis (child)

Occupation: Billing Specialist/Receptionist

Employer: Heartland Plastic and Hand Surgery

Businesses owned, all or part: None

Previous offices held or sought:

None

Do you currently hold the office for which you are running? No

What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?

My child will be starting Pre-k this year. I care about his and other children in this school district education and safety. I want to see Meadow Heights successfully send children to college. I have ideas that would help the educational system in the Meadow Heights school district. I like working with a large group of peers inorder to achieve a higher goal.

Do you favor the Keep Meadow Heights Safe proposition on the ballot?

Yes, I do favor the Keep Meadow Heights Safe Proposition. As parents, we worry that our children will be safe while at school, this proposition will help strength protocols that are already there and help install others.

What do you believe is the greatest challenge facing your school district?

My greatest challenge is that I do not currently hold or have never held a seat on the Meadow Heights school board.

If elected, do you have any plans for improving the school district?

Yes, I have several plans for improving the school district. The first being making sure that our children are safe, whether that means installing new equipment or teaching teachers new techniques on how to deal with different situations. I also want to strengthen the community's involvement with the school.