ELECT
CLAIRE HORLINGS
TO FOREST HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD
Committed to academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility and community trust
EDUCATION:
- Graduate, Forest Hills Central High School- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Michigan State UniversityPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Advocacy Coordinator, Area Agency on Aging of W MI
- Experienced Nonprofit Fundraiser and Community AdvocateCOMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Rotary Club of Grand Rapids,
Board of Directors- Rotary Club Committees:
Community Engagement,
Membership, Programming and
Public ImagePAST COMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Board President, West Michigan
Asian American Association
- STRIVE Mentor
- English Reading Tutor, Bethany
Christian ServicesFHPS:
- F.H. Eastern: Fundraising and
Marketing Chair, Holiday
Expo
- District Success Team
- Superintendent's Parent
Advisory Committee (PAC)
- FHPS Millage Campaign
- Precinct Volunteer
- PTO Vice President, Orchard
View Elementary
MY COMMITTMENT TO YOU:
I've lived in the FHPS District for more than four decades, graduated from FHC and raised three kids who graduated from FHE. This community is where I have formed deep roots and relationships.I am commitment to integrity, dignity and respect for others and upholding the excellent standards and strong student outcomes that have long defined FHPS.If elected, I will advocate for:
- Core instruction and evidence-driven curricula that prepares students for higher education/career
- Age-appropriate education that fosters critical thinking, problem solving and civic literacy
- Strong and transparent communication between the board, administration, parents and the community
- Extracurricular programs and opportunities which enrich the lives of our students
- Prudent budgeting and efficient use of resources
PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT CLAIRE HORLINGS TO THE FHPS BOARD OF EDUCATION