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Gary Schindler's Biography

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Full Name:

Gary Schindler

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Jeanne; 2 Children: Kelli, Daniel

Home City:

Albert Lea, MN

ABD, Higher Education Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Attending, United States History, American Public University System

Masters, Social Sciences, History, Counseling, University of North Dakota

Bachelors, Social Sciences, History, Counseling, University of North Dakota, 1979

No political experience information on file.

Former Member, City Planning Commission

Peer Reviewer, Higher Learning Commission, present

Dean of Student Affairs, Accreditation Liaison, Riverland Community College, present

Former Counselor and Financial Aid Director, Riverland Community College

Social Studies Teacher and Counselor, Bottineau High School, 1979-1981, 1985-1989

Social Studies Teacher, Alvarado High School, 1981-1985

Performer, Albert Lea Community Theatre, present

Vice President, Board Member, Albert Lea Lions Club, present

Member, Early Bird Investment Club, present

Board Member, Freeborn County Historical Museum, present

Member, Grace Lutheran Church, present

Member, Sons of the American Legion, present

Former Member, Albert Lea Community Theatre Board

Former Member, Habitat for Humanity

Former Member, Visitor and Convention Bureau

Awards:

Minnesota State College and Universities Innovative Student Affairs Programing Award

Administrator of the Year -- Minnesota School Counselor's Association

Educator of the Year -- Vocational Guidance -- ND Vocational Education Association

Father's Occupation:

Union carpenter

Favorite Quote:

Good things happen to people that are kind and work hard

Priority Issues:

Support workforce and job skill development plans.

Champion keeping college affordable and accessible for all Minnesotans.

Pass a comprehensive transportation plan.

Back plans to provide broadband Internet to rural Minnesota.

Ensure adequate funding for Pre-K to grade 12 education.

Create incentives to support the development of workforce housing in our communities in Greater Minnesota.

Fight for an increase in Local Government Aid.

Always make Greater Minnesota the CENTER of public policy and planning in this state.

Spouse's Occupation:

Nurse

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