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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Kimberly Williams |
| Address | 23 Weer Cir
Wilmington, Delaware , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Info | I am a lifelong New Castle County resident growing up in Woodcrest; I attended St. Matthews School, St. Marks and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1983. I worked for a union electrical contractor for 12 years; I was hired as a receptionist and worked my way up to office manager. My responsibilities consisted of day-today operations, including the management of accounts payable/accounts receivable, which ran into the millions of dollars. As a result of a shift reduction at General Motors, we decided it would be best for our family for me to resign from my job and stay at home to raise our two children. My husband had worked nights and I had worked days; as a result our children were able to stay at home with us.
My husband Carl and I were married in 1994 in Key West, Florida and have two children, our daughter, Casey, is 16 and our son CJ, is 14. We also have a family dog, Pebbles. My children both attended Forest Oak Elementary and are currently enrolled at Conrad Schools of Science, both of which are public schools in the Red Clay School District. We have lived in Klair Estates for the last 18 years. My husband is a lifelong New Castle County resident growing up in DelPark Manor and he began working for General Motors in 1980 after graduating from Dickinson High School. He worked for General Motors for 29 years until the General Motors Boxwood Road Facility shutdown.
Being a stay-at-home mom gave me the opportunity to be involved in my children’s school from day one. I began helping in the classroom and regularly attended PTA meetings. I quickly learned what an important role parental support plays in the schools and have been active in my children’s schools ever since. I started out serving as PTA Treasurer, volunteered weekly for the HOST reading program; I eventually was elected PTA President four times serving four-one year terms at Forest Oak Elementary School. My daughter Casey entered Conrad Schools of Science for 6th grade where I was elected Vice President of the PTO. I have served on Conrad’s Building Leadership Team for the last 5 years. I have served on many committees throughout the years: Program Assemblies, Teacher Appreciation, Family Nights, Fundraiser, and Membership, in which I was recognized by the State PTA. I was a co-leader of my daughter’s Brownie Troop and then became a leader of her Girl Scout Troop.
I was co-editor of a blog Fix Red Clay, which focused on issues concerning Red Clay School District. It provided the community with a place to share their opinions and concerns about the Red Clay School District and gave me a valuable insight into how the public really felt about our school system and our district.
In 2009, I was asked to run for District E school board seat against a sitting board member and I won. I have served on the board for three years; serving one year as vice president. I currently serve on the following board committees: Board Policy Committee, Community Financial Committee, and Communications Committee. I still serve on the Building Leadership Committee at Conrad Schools of Science. In 2009, I approached the principal of Conrad about running a fundraiser specifically for the student’s class accounts to help raise money for the students. The funds raised are set aside in the account of each class to off-set costs of field trips, homecoming, proms etc.
With the closing of General Motors and my children entering into high school, I took the opportunity to return to the workforce. I enrolled in a real estate class, took the state and national exam and currently hold a license working as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Newark Office. With my business growing, my husband took the opportunity to enroll in a real estate course as well, and he will be working with me at Keller Williams Realty.
The volunteer and elected positions I have held within Red Clay schools and my experience as a longtime education activist, clearly demonstrate my commitment to quality public schools and fiscal responsibility. I carry with me 12 years of ongoing personal relationships with elected officials, educational professionals, teachers, parents, students, and community members. When elected, I will serve as I always have, with honesty, integrity and open communication.
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