Hazelwood Election 2011

Curry Brings Fresh Perspective, Inner Knowledge of Schools to HSD Board of Education

School board candidate Nita Curry wants to increase rigor of classes and improve North County's image.

Nita Curry said she couldn’t hold a candle to one candidate when it came to academic degrees and accomplishments--two of her opponents are former principals in the Hazelwood School District (HSD). But Curry, 48, said she does bring something the Hazelwood School District Board of Education needs the most. “I walk the halls, I know the teachers, I see things that students are dealing with,” said Curry, a past PTA president for Russell Elementary School and current substitute teacher in several HSD schools. She is also on the district’s technology advisory and scholarship committees. “I feel like what I’m bringing to the table is a totally new, fresh perspective,” she said. Curry is one of four candidates running for three seats on the HSD …

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Hazelwood Election 2011

Woods Wants Solid Finances, Alternative School for Hazelwood School District

Charles Woods, one of two incumbents seeking re-election to the HSD Board of Education, has worked in education for 34 years.

Keeping the Hazelwood School District's finances in order and establishing an alternative school are among Charles “Chuck” Woods’ priorities. “We need to make sure we make every dollar count,” Woods said. Woods, 73, is one of four candidates running for three seats on the Hazelwood Board of Education in the April 5 election. The others are Ann Gibbons, Brenda Youngblood and Nita Curry. Gibbons and Woods are incumbents. A third incumbent, Diane Dowdy, decided not to seek re-election. Woods was a principal in the Hazelwood School District (HSD) for 34 years, serving at Lusher, Coldwater and Barrington elementary schools before retiring. He first was elected to the Board of Education in 2005, and has three grandchildren who attend HSD schools…

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Daily PatchCast: Candidates from Florissant and Creve Coeur Profiled, Howell Central Baseball Season Starts on Positive Note and More

A roundup of St. Louis news headlines for Friday.

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Daily PatchCast: Artist's Photography on Display at St. Peters Venue, Ward 4 Seat in Florissant Contested for First Time in Years and More

A roundup of St. Louis news headlines for Tuesday.

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Filing Requirements Hazelwood City Council, HSD Board of Education

If you are looking to fill a City Council or School Board seat it's important to know what you need in order to file.

The race to the April 5 municipal election is closer than you think. There's only about two-weeks left until the filing period closes and Hazelwood Patch wants to ensure that every person looking to file know's what is expected.  Interested parties are able to pick up petition packets from City Clerk Colleen Wolf's office. Before they reach the steps of City Hall, though, we've got the eligibility requirements for those interested in running during this election cycle. Positions Available: City Council positions for Wards 2, 4, 6 and 8 Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least 21 years-old Voter Status: Must be a registered voter Residency Status: Must have lived in Hazelwood for at least two years immediately prior to the …

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