Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 8, 2014

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Professor, College of Education, Health and Society, Miami University of Ohio, 1997-present

Former Assistant Chaplain, Culver Academy

Former Teacher, Culver Academy

Director/Founder, Partnership Office, Miami University of Ohio

Assistant Professor, Trinity University, 1994-1997

Ordained Elder, Presbyterian Church

Awards:

Teacher

Most Valuable Player, Basketball, Heidelberg College

Inductee, Heidelberg College Athletic Hall of Fame, 2008

Top Business Student, National Machinery Corporation, 1984-1985

Publications:

An author: 14 books published and over 50 articles and book chapters in the field of education

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I'm running for Congress to bring leadership back to this district. John Boehner has held the office for twelve consecutive terms (twenty-four years!) with little to no
impact on the district except to use one of the highest positions in the land to hold the country hostage
in October 2013 for sixteen days. The government shutdown--which The Speaker could have avoided by
taking an early, clean vote on the budget--cost taxpayers $24 billion, threatened our national and economic
security, and proved how broken the politics of Washington are today. Citizens lose the most with the status quo,
and many feel dissatisfied with the current situation and want a change that will work for them. I intend to govern
in the House of Representatives by collaborating, listening, building consensus, compromising, and acting in the best
interest of all citizens and not just the special interests of the 1%, the rich, the powerful, and fringe elements.

I intend to represent each citizen of our great district with respect, care, and compassion, not with obstructionism
and grandstanding.

Spouse's Occupation:

Treasurer, Three Rivers School District