Election 2013: Liane Raso

Campaign Info

• Position sought: Center Cass School District 66 Board of Education
• Residence: Darien
• Phone: 630-985-6242
• E-mail: Liane3@comcast.net

Personal Info

• Family: Husband Vincent; sons Nicholas, 13, and Anthony, 10
  
• Education: Morton College - Associate in Arts, 1987; Elmhurst College - Bachelor of Science, 1991; Loyola University - Masters of Social Work 1994.
• Occupation: I am currently in school obtaining a Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing. PAST EMPLOYMENT: Performance Improvement Manager and Clinical Liason for My Life Home Health Care; Case Manager and Utilization Manager for RML Specialty Hospital; Medical Social Worker for Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Chicago, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and MacNeal Hospital; Childcare worker at Hephzibah Children's Association
• Previous elected or appointed offices: 

Candidate Questions

Why are you running for this office?

Becoming a member of the school board is a new and vital way for me to help all of the children of District 66. I am aware that there are many changes that District 66 will face in the next few years. I have a well rounded background and perspective to help our district succeed in facing those challenges ahead and to thrive as a whole. I would like to represent all children in our district, their parents and the community.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

We live in a technological world today. It is imperative that we utilize technology in all areas of our children's education. I am currently back in school and have seen first hand how technology plays an important role in education. There are so many ways to use new and innovative programs to enhance learning. We must keep pace with new advancements that can benefit all the children in the district. Incorporating enhanced technology in our classrooms is key.

If your race is contested, what sets you apart from the other candidates?

My professional and volunteer background has been multifaceted and lends well to representing the children and community of District 66. I have been a social worker for over 22 years. I have been an advocated for others in the past, both professionally and as a PTO board member since 2007. I have been a volunteer at our church and have been actively involved in Boy Scouts for the past 7 years. I also have the current perspective of being a student in 2013.

Is there any other information pertinent to your campaign that you would like to add?

• I have been an active member with District 66 PTO for the past 7 years. 
• August 2007 - Present. I am a current board member at Priaireview School. 
• I was the President of Elizabeth Ide PTO for 3 years from August 2007 - Aug 2010. 
• I was the District 66 PTO President from August 2007 to August 2008.
• I am currently in my third year on the PTO Board at Prairieview School as Secretary, starting in August 2010.