A BS, MS, & EdS degree from Indiana State University. 8 years of experience with Cloverdale School Board. Please re-elect Vivian Whitaker for the Cloverdale Township position on the Cloverdale Community School Board of Trustees. Your support is appreciated!
• Graduate of Cloverdale Community High School-1968
• Graduate of Indiana State University-BS, MS, EdS degrees
• Cloverdale Community School
Board of Trustees for 8 years
• School Administrator for 13 years
• Science Teacher for 14 years
Vivian's goals, as a member of the Cloverdale Community School Board of Trustees, are:
• Giving school personnel all of the academic resources necessary and desirable to ensure that no doors of opportunity are closed to students as they pursue their career goals and dream.
• Hiring and supporting strong administrators, then allowing them to do their jobs…no micromanaging.
• Maintaining a strong financial standing by stretching tax dollars and pursuing grant opportunities.
• Increasing salaries to retain and attract teachers and staff while not increasing the tax rate. Other Involvements/Organizations:
• 2013 National Dollars for Scholars Volunteer of the Year
• 2020 Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Putnam County Community Foundation
• Board member-Cloverdale Community Dollars for Scholars(coach students & parents in applying for scholarships).
• Putnam County Community Foundation Honorary Board Member(serves on the Youth Philanthropy and Governance/Nominations Committees).
• Member of the Cloverdale Lions Club
• Tour Director for School Groups to Washington, D.C. for 8 years
• Member of Phi Delta Kappa
• Life member of the National Science Teachers Association and the Indiana Association of School Principals