W. Shimeall's Biography
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Full Name:
W. Michael Shimeall
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Carol; 2 Children: William, Sonia
Birth Date:
09/28/1945
Birth Place:
Topeka, KS
Home City:
Olathe, KS
Religion:
Unitarian
Specialist Endorsement, Educational Administration, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1988
EdD, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1987
MA, History, Emporia State University, 1978
BS, History & Political Science, Sterling College, 1963
Former Mayor, City of LaCrosse, Kansas
Candidate, Kansas State House of Representatives, District 26, 2020
City Councilman, LaCrosse, KS, 1990-1993
No caucus information on file.
Former Associate Professor of Education, Emporia State University
Former Principal, LaCrosse High School
Former Associate Superintendent, Lexington County
Former Superintendent, Southern Public Schools
Served, United States Army
External Team Leader, Advanced Ed Accreditation, 2009-2017
Precinct Committee Member, Johnson County Democratic Party, 2017-present
Member, Sierra Club, 1993-present
Member, National Park Trust, 1980-present
Member, American Legion, 1972-present
Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1972-present
Life Member, National Education Association, 1968-present
Member, Nebraska Professional Practices Commission, 2003-2009
Junior National Committeeman, Kansas Young Democrats, 1969
State Treasurer, Kansas Young Democrats, 1967-1968
Student Body President, Sterling College, 1966-1967
President, Sterling College Young Democrats, 1965-1966
Number of Grandchildren:
8
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I am running to restore integrity, accountability and representation to House District 26 and the Legislature.