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May 20, 2009 Update -
Incumbent Bridget Holmes (555 votes) and newcomers
Christina Loudikes (432) and John McKeeby (382) were
elected to the board on May 19. The following
candidates were not elected to the board: William
Wenzel (272), Henry "Gus" Geidel (301) and Charles
Mueller (240). |
April 22, 2009 – On May 19, voters will select three
candidates to fill three open seats on the Duanesburg Board
of Education. Six candidates submitted nominating petitions
for seats on the board by the April 20th New York State
deadline.
Longtime board members Raymond W. Hawes and Dr. James
Breitenstein are not seeking re-election, while Bridget
Holmes is seeking her fourth term on the board. The
previously announced vacancy for John Iseman’s seat on the
board will not be on the May 19 ballot. He remains on the
board at this time.
Board members serve three-year terms, beginning on July 1,
2009. All positions are unpaid.
Meet the Candidates Night
Residents will have an opportunity to pose questions and
hear the candidates discuss their views at a “Meet the
Candidates Night,” sponsored by the Duanesburg PTSO, on
Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the Duanesburg High School
library.
Candidates, in the order they'll appear on the ballot, are
listed below.
Christina Loukides
 Christina
Loukides is seeking her first term on the board. She is
employed by Capital Region BOCE S as a teacher for the deaf
and hard of hearing. Loukides earned her bachelor's degree
in art history from the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, her master's degree in deaf education from
Adelphi University, and her special education certification
from Lehman College. Loukides is an active member of the
Duanesburg PT SO, and previously served as a den mother for
Cub Scout Pack 51. She lives in Delanson with her husband,
Theodore, and their two elementary/middle school-aged
children.
Bridget Holmes
 Bridget
Holmes is running for her fourth term on the school board.
She is an adjunct instructor at the College of aint Rose.
Holmes is an active member of the Duanesburg PT SO. She
earned her bachelor's degree from Russell Sage College and
her master's degree in education from Smith College. She
lives in Delanson with her husband, Christopher, and their
four children: two of which attend the middle school, one
attends the elementary school and one attends the high
school.
William Wenzel
 William
Wenzel is seeking his first term on the school board. He has
been self-employed as a home improvement contractor since
2007. Prior to that, he was an accountant in manufacturing
for 25 years. He serves as a volunteer for the Hudson-Mohawk
Pioneer Gas Engine Association and the Voorheesville Chapter
of the American Legion. Wenzel earned his bachelor's degree
in finance from the College of Saint Rose. He lives in
Delanson with his wife, Wendy, and their two elementary-aged
children.
Henry “Gus” Geidel
Henry "Gus" Geidel is seeking his first term on the
Duanesburg Board of Education. He is manager of information
services at Albany Medical Center and owner of ConnX
Consulting. Geidel founded the Duanesburg Chapter of the
American Youth Soccer Organization in 2007. Since then, he
has served as a coach, administrator and assistant regional
coordinator. He also serves as the district's junior varsity
boys' soccer coach. Geidel attended St. Lawrence University where
he earned his bachelor's degree in science and mathematics.
He lives in Delanson with his wife, Heather.
John M. McKeeby
 John
M. McKeeby is seeking his first term on the board. He is the
director of education and outreach programs for WaterShed
Assessment Associates, LLC and executive director of
Schoharie River Center, Inc. He has served on the
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Duanesburg
Area Community Center. McKeeby holds a bachelor's degree in
psychology from Siena College, a master's degree in human
behavior and development from Drexel University and a post
master's degree in family therapy from the University of
Pennsylvania. He lives in Esperance with his wife, Ellen,
and their three middle/high school-aged children.
Charles C. Mueller
 Charles
C. Mueller is seeking his first term on the board. He is a
district manager for Subway. Mueller graduated from Shaker
High School. He is a volunteer with the Duanesburg Fire
Department, Boy Scouts and Duanesburg Area Community Center,
where he served on the board and as head of employee
relations. He also served on the board for Habitat for
Humanity and Friends of the Fourth. Mueller lives in
Delanson with his wife, Corinnne, and their three middle
school-aged children.
To learn more about the importance of voting in school board
elections, download the
New York State School Boards Association's (NYSSBA) brochure.
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