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