Sandra Chimon Rogers, LTHS Board Of Education Candidate

LOCKPORT, IL — Sandra Chimon Rogers is running for Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education. There are eight candidates running for three open positions in the race.

The consolidated election is April 4.

Here are Chimon Rogers' responses to the Patch candidate questionnaire:

Your name:

Sandra Chimon Rogers

Age (as of election day):

49

Town/city of residence:

Homer Glen

School district:

District 205 Lockport Township High School

Family:

Wife of an amazing man and mother of 2.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education:

PhD

Occupation:

Dean of the College of Professional Studies

Campaign website or Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/DrSCR...

Previous or current elected or appointed office:

President of AANMC

The most pressing issues facing our (board, district, etc.) are _______, and this is what I intend to do about them.

Preparing the students for their careers of choice, and I will work on ensuring that we offer our students an opportunity to shine, regardless of whether they are college-bound or trade school-focused, by introducing and encouraging various certifications and trade skills along with more collaborative opportunities with multiple colleges/universities.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Having been a part of the Homer Glen community since the late 1980s and a Lockport Township High School (LTHS) alumni who was a percussionist for LTHS's band, I took advantage of the honors courses offered and was involved in many other high school activities, including serving as an aide for the Science and Athletic departments.

My passion for academics began with the many conversations I had with my chemistry teacher at LTHS, Mr. Pocius. It is because of my experience at LTHS that I am in the field and in the position I currently hold, serving as a dean of academics and faculty for a college of professional studies.

Along with all my schooling, I obtained a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Illinois, specializing in bioanalytical nuclear neurochemistry, focusing on finding various orthomolecular (natural products in their purest form) compounds that may be possible preventatives for Alzheimer's disease.

I have been recognized for innovation in academic curriculum overhaul by the Congressional House of Representatives and the Society of Innovators, along with presenting a TEDx Talk on changing the way we teach and learn.

Currently, in my spare time, with my former research assistants (two of whom are my sons, one of whom attends LTHS and the other will join the LTHS community in the fall of 2023), we are working on completing my project with NASA/ISS/CASIS to see the effects of anti-gravity as a possible prevention for Alzheimer’s disease.

As an individual at the forefront of higher education, if elected, I will work on ensuring that we offer our students an opportunity to shine, regardless of whether they are college-bound or trade school-focused.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community or district?

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Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform:

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What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

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Why should voters trust you?

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If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office a success?

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What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the handling of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

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What are your thoughts on how the district has handled the COVID-19 pandemic?

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, some school boards saw extremely heated disagreements during public meetings. If elected, what changes, if any, need to be made to ensure meetings are run efficiently while still allowing open discussions?

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How do you feel about sex education being taught in school? Should an LGBTQ component be included, and why or why not?

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What are your views on critical race theory and whether it should be taught in the district?

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Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?

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When it comes to student achievement, what are schools within this district doing well and what needs to be improved? How can those improvements be made?

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Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

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The best advice ever shared with me was:

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