Some simple initial steps for refocusing on education in our classrooms.
Read MoreLowell Smith
The Choice For Change
Why i have chosen to run
I have decided to run for my local schoolboard Brainerd ISD181. I have gotten into the race because I feel our local public education is mired in partisan political distractions. With no political aspirations, I simply want to get involved to influence positive change within our current public school system. Public education is supposed to be a nonpartisan effort to improve the lives of our children and, in turn, our future community.
I want our school to refocus on preparing our children to be career or college ready. To restore Warrior pride & traditions. Lastly, our school system needs to return to teaching academic excellence, our children how to think and not what to think.
I will ensure parents voices are heard. I will fight to ensure transparency. Lastly do all I can to ensure academic success for all of our children.
Together we are partners in the children's learning journey.
I want our school to refocus on preparing our children to be career or college ready. To restore Warrior pride & traditions. Lastly, our school system needs to return to teaching academic excellence, our children how to think and not what to think.
I will ensure parents voices are heard. I will fight to ensure transparency. Lastly do all I can to ensure academic success for all of our children.
Together we are partners in the children's learning journey.
About lowell
Personal
I have been a resident of the Brainerd / Baxter area for 20 years along with my wife of 26 years Kirsten. We have 2 daughters, Kate who graduated from ISD 181 and Deb who has coached in the district, along with our grandchildren attending school in the district. I also have two sons Matt who currently lives in KY where he works as a paid firefighter and David.
Education
I am currently tenured faculty and program director in the Minnesota State College and University system.
I possess a Bachelors of Science from Minot State University and a Master’s in Teaching from Bemidji State.
I am currently finishing my Doctorate in Educational Leadership at MSUM.
Career Experience
42 years in public safety
10 years law enforcement in Texas & ND as a police officer and a drug enforcement agent
12 years working as a paid firefighter/paramedic
20 years in EMS working in every capacity from a flight paramedic, EMS manager to currently teaching
I will bring common sense to our school board.
I have been a resident of the Brainerd / Baxter area for 20 years along with my wife of 26 years Kirsten. We have 2 daughters, Kate who graduated from ISD 181 and Deb who has coached in the district, along with our grandchildren attending school in the district. I also have two sons Matt who currently lives in KY where he works as a paid firefighter and David.
Education
I am currently tenured faculty and program director in the Minnesota State College and University system.
I possess a Bachelors of Science from Minot State University and a Master’s in Teaching from Bemidji State.
I am currently finishing my Doctorate in Educational Leadership at MSUM.
Career Experience
42 years in public safety
10 years law enforcement in Texas & ND as a police officer and a drug enforcement agent
12 years working as a paid firefighter/paramedic
20 years in EMS working in every capacity from a flight paramedic, EMS manager to currently teaching
I will bring common sense to our school board.
Donate
If you want to stand with me to support our school system and take back our education system please make a donation to support Lowell in his effort to bring local values back to our district.
$25
What i Will Support
- Make ISD181 the preferred choice for parents and students. We need to quit losing students to other schooling options.
- Our children, our community, our education choices. Politics have no place in the classroom.
- Support educators to teach to the needs of students, and ensure our K-12, workforce and higher education preparation leads our students to success.
- Curriculum should be transparent and accessible to parents online and free.
- Focus on academic success. Prepare our students to compete for jobs in the workforce. Teach them how to think not what to think.
- Instill traditions, pride, discipline & positivity to our students, all while empowering students, educators and staff with personal responsibility and ownership of our district. Together were better.
