BerniceBurns

WorkExperience

VolunteerExperience

AboutMe

VisionAsAMemberofPaloVerde’sOrganizationalTeam

• Taught12yearsinTexas,Florida&HawaiiasaPre-Kthru8thgradeElementaryschoolteacher.• Specialization:EarlyChildhoodDevelopment• Committeememberof“TeachersHiringTeachers”tohelpstaffnewelementarycampus’• Wroteandco-wrotemelodies&lyricsforachildren’smusicCDtobeusedbyadanceprogramfocusedon

movementandhealthyeating• Authoredandco-authoredCCARedfishHatcheryUnit,aninterdisciplinarycurriculumguidefor5thgradeteachers

andstudents• Illustrator&designerof“HotSushiMama”,achildren’sillustratedstrip,teachingbasicreadingconceptssuchas

inferencing,predictingoutcomes,story-telling,characterization,sequencing&drawingconclusions

• CurrentmemberofPaloVerde’s2018-2019SchoolOrganizationalTeam• Developed&chairedGifted&TalentedSupportCommitteetoresearchanddevelopeducationalopportunitiesfor

studentsbywayofvariouspresentationsandprogramsfromexpertsinthecommunity.• ServedonTexasPTAasaboardmemberfor4years• Organized&Chaired“DiscoveringdaVinci”,aschooleventbasedonhands-onlearning,featuringprofessionalsin

thefieldsofrobotics,anatomy,astronomy,aerospace,art&music.

• Married24years• Motheroftwo,bothcurrentlyattendingPaloVerde• Organized• Dedicated• Creative• Positive• Team-player

AsapartofateamthatwillworkcollaborativelytobringtheneedsofthePalostudent“closertohome”,myhopeistomakewhatisalreadyagreatcampusevenbetterbyworkingalongsideothersdirectlyvestedintheinterestsofthestudents.Byultimatelyaffectingeachchild’sacademic,social,physicalandemotionalwell-beingatPalo,mygoalistocontributetobuildingasolidfoundationthatwillprepareeachstudentfortheirpersonaljourneysafterhighschool.

• Authoredandco-authoredCCARedfishHatcheryUnit,aninterdisciplinarycurriculumguidefor5thgradeteachersand

Jennifer Carvalho

I am a mother of two CCSD students, and I have been very involved in their education. Since 1995 I have practiced law in Las Vegas. For the first 13 years of my career I worked for the Attorney General’s Office and also in private practice. I currently represent children through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and volunteer as a truancy judge. I also serve on the Commission on Professional Standards (“COPS”) as an appointee of Governor Sandoval. COPS is a regulatory body affiliated with the Nevada Department of Education that is responsible for setting the licensure standards for Nevada educational personnel. Additionally, while my children were at Staton Elementary School I was involved with the PTO and served as president for a two 1 year terms. I believe that Palo Verde is an exceptional school and that Mr. Sweikert and his administration have made great improvements as evidenced by the increase in the graduation rate and ACT scores. I support Mr. Sweikert’s vision and am excited to see the additional progress that can be made.  

Tiger Helgelien

Tiger was elected to serve on the Palo Verde School Organizational Team both in the 2016-2017 school year and the 2017-2018 school year and would be honored to serve the school again during the 2018-2019 school year. Tiger is a graduate of Corban University where he earned his bachelors degree in Psychology. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska and was raised by his grandparents his entire life. Tiger with his grandparents, have also lived in South Dakota and Hawaii before moving to Las Vegas after high school. Tiger first became a REALTOR® in Las Vegas in 2006, before the housing bubble and saw first hand the difficulties families faced during the housing crisis. It was Tiger’s goal to start a real estate team of his own and make sure he represented his clients with the highest level of service.

Tiger was appointed by the Anchorage, AK Mayor, Dan Sullivan, to serve on the Budget Advisory Commission, which conducted an organized citizens’ review of the proposed Municipal operating budget, Anchorage School District budget, and other fiscal issues. During meetings Tiger played an active role as member, listening to input and concerns from various speakers, guests, and the public as well as served as secretary.

Tiger, his wife Elizabeth, and their children make family a priority; spending that time together at church, sports, school, the outdoors, cooking, volunteering, and growing their bond as a family. Their son is a sophomore and oldest daughter is a junior at Palo Verde High school and also have one child who attends Sig Rogich Middle School. During his free time Tiger enjoys working on his golf game at the beautiful golf courses in Las Vegas and surrounding areas. 

Tiger would be honored to receive your vote to serve on Palo Verde’s School Organizational Team.

 Sandi Herrera Founder & CEO ~ Got Core Values  Sandi Herrera is on a mission. Her passion is to improve children’s education by fostering strong school cultures. She is an entrepreneur, inspiring thought leader and school-culture coach transforming the culture of education across America. Sandi is the Founder & CEO of Got Core Values, a nonprofit designed to deliver executive leadership coaching and school-culture consulting with the objective to teach school communities how to create their unique core values and infuse those common values into every facet of school life. Sandi’s career focus has been “culture first”, knowing that a positive working and learning environment is the key to success. She discovered her passion and her niche as Culture Ops Diva at Tony Hsieh’s (Zappos Founder) company Delivering Happiness. Today, she helps educators reconnect with their inspiration, and use that inspiration to connect with their students through active engagement, not just education. She is helping schools become happy, engaging places to work and learn! A TEDx speaker, Sandi is a highly sought after thought leader, talk-show guest and speaker who has inspired attendees at various education seminars across the country. Her volunteerism includes being an active member of the Palo Verde School Organization Team, Vegas PBS, the Women’s Engagement Council, What’s Next Nevada as well as Create A Change Now, Girls In Tech and the Andson Foundation. Sandi is mom to a Palo Verde Junior and looking forward to helping Palo shine as a 5 star school and the best comprehensive high school in Nevada. Sandi brings a wealth of knowledge both from the private sector as well as her work within CCSD on what it takes to create high performing strategies for the success of the entire school community.

Suzie Moriarty

Work Experience:* Taught for a total of 17 years, 9 years with CCSD at the Elementary level

* Degree in Child Development with emphasis on Early Childhood, K-12 Literacy Endorsement

* Currently teaching at Vassiliadis Elementary

Volunteer Experience:* SOT member for Palo Verde and Rogich Middle school - 2 years* Parent Ambassador Rogich Middle School 2 years* Parent Volunteer Coordinator for Rogich Middle School 2 years* Attended all PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meetings for Palo Verde and Rogich

Middle School

About Me:* Mother of 3 - All children attend Palo Verde* Married for 20 years* Dedicated, positive, hardworking, adventurous

Why I am volunteering to be on Palo Organizational TeamI have always been drawn to educating the future as well as creating an environment where children thrive. By being a member of the team, with my educational background and experience at various schools, I hope to provide input that completely focuses on the betterment of our already amazing school.

My name is Anna Slighting, I am a mom of four Clark County School District (CCSD) kids. My two oldest attend Palo Verde HS. Although my professional background and training includes 14 years experience as a high school teacher, I am seeking re-election to my seat on Palo’s School Organizational Team (SOT) as a parent. I have an excellent working relationship with CCSD staff, administration, and school board. I hope to remain a member of Palo’s SOT because I bring to the table knowledgeable support of our Principal’s initiatives. I look forward to playing a role in Palo’s achievement of and sustaining a 5-Star rating as the best of Las Vegas high schools.

Legislative Involvement as a parent in 2015 Session until present: Advocated and testified for SB119 (bond rollover for new school construction). Advocated and testified for and against AB394/ AB469 (CCSD Reorganization). Advocated and testified against AB448 (Achievement School District). Advocated and testified for SB178 (Weighted Funding) Current platform for upcoming session: revision of the Nevada Plan so that tax revenue increases per pupil funding. Volunteer: August 2013- Present Vice-President of HM Smith Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization May 2015- June 2016 Founder and Staff Liaison of Johnson Junior High’s Parent Engagement Group June 2009- June 2011 Parent Director of Las Vegas High School’s ‘Cat Buddy’ football program Dec. 2007- June 2012 Vice- President of Goldfarb Elementary’s Parent Teacher Association June 2007-Dec. 2015 Presidency member of church children’s organization. Appointments: December 2016-Present: HOPE For Nevada, appointed to board by President Jenn Blackhurst July 2015-Present Member of the School Facilities Oversight Panel; Appointed by Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky. August 2011- June 2015 Member of Clark County School District (CCSD) Attendance and Zoning Advisory Appointed by Trustee Erin Cranor (2011-2013) and Trustee Patrice Tew (2013-2015). Vice-Chair (2013- 2015)

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Jeff Warnick

Objective To seek a position on the School Organizational Team, provide input on the performance plan and

budget, and assist Principal Sweikert with carrying out the performance plan

Experience

CPA, Fabulous Freddy’s Car Wash (Nov 2001-Present)

Chief Financial Officer: Prepare and analyze monthly and yearly budgets and financial statements, make recommendations to improve operations, meet frequently with owner and managers, ensure regulations are followed, and oversee convenient store, gaming, and fuel operations

Piercy, Bowler, Taylor, and Kern (Dec 1994-Nov 2001)

Audit Manager: Performed and oversaw financial audits, reviews, and compilations of profit and not-for-profit organizations, made recommendations to companies to improve overall financial situation, managed employees, and verified state regulations were being followed

Education

Community Involvement

Attended & graduated from Brigham Young University with bachelor’s degree in accounting

Jeff: Served a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England, served as 1st counselor in the bishopric for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2004-2009, bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2009-2015, and currently as a young men’s leader

Personal Information Currently, Jeff & Jenny have 6 children in the Clark County School District. Their two oldest children

attend Palo Verde high school. They love coaching and cheering on their children in swim, soccer, basketball, golf, and musical performances.