Spanenberg files for school board

Layla Spanenberg files for carmel school board
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Carmel resident, Layla Spanenberg announced that she will be a candidate for the District 1 Carmel School Board seat.


Mrs. Spanenberg grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, moving to central Indiana in 1994. She is a 1994 graduate of Purdue University School of Pharmacy and received her Masters in Biology in 1995 from Purdue as well. As a pharmacist, Mrs. Spanenberg worked for Walgreens as a pharmacy manager and also Wishard Hospital. Currently she proudly serves as a volunteer in the Carmel community.


Mrs. Spanenberg is married to long-time Carmel resident, William J. Spanenberg, M.D. and they have three children attending Carmel Public Schools.


Public service has always been a priority for Mrs. Spanenberg. For four years, she has been a Carmel School Board PTO Liaison, avidly attending school board workshop and executive board meetings. At Smoky Row, she is a past PTO President and Executive Board member. She continues to be very involved at Smoky Row. Having served on two Carmel School District-wide committees, she enjoys working collaboratively with parents, teachers and administrators towards a common goal. Her commitment to education continues as a Carmel Clay Education Foundation (CCEF) board member. She serves as a committee chairperson for the American Cancer Society’s Carmel Relay for Life, volunteers with the local chapter of MOMS Club and for Carmel United Soccer Club.
“In Carmel we have outstanding public schools, due in large measure to our passionate professional educators. In these difficult economic times, the financial environment of 2010 leaves Carmel Schools with a substantial multi-million dollar shortfall. This comes at a time when the district has an unsettled teacher contract, increasing class sizes, and redistricting concerns. Despite all these challenges our school system faces, we all agree that the education of our children is of utmost importance and our shared priority. This School Board election comes at a critical time for the Carmel School System. The future success of Carmel schools requires enhanced collaboration by parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members. The ability to collaborate with others and solve tough problems is one of the skills I can contribute to the school board.” 
 

Mrs. Spanenberg has noted that her academic and professional accomplishments have been greatly impacted by many teachers. Recognizing the same impact in each one of her children, she feels fortunate to have the opportunity to raise her children in the Carmel community and in Carmel schools. She understands the tradition of excellence in Carmel Schools is a continuous effort that requires constant energy.