Sherry Warrick

Si prefiere ver esta página en español, haga clic en "Language" en la barra de "Admin" en la parte superior de esta página y seleccione "Spanish."

Four-year Candidate: Sherry Warrick (incumbent)

Posted: October 2, 2023

Sherry WarrickWhy do you want to serve on the ISD 199 School Board?
Over the past nine years, I have worked with wonderful leaders of our community who genuinely care for our students and staff. Currently, it is the same with great respect for each other and our opinions on the school board. The district leadership is hands-down some of the best educational leaders I have worked with. The environment they lead is one of encouragement, inclusion, and finding ways to better a system that is in need of updating. Our staff are dedicated to their students. I would like to continue to be part of this positive environment and help work on new ideas for our school district.


What experience do you bring to this position?
I have been an educator for 25 years in different grades, roles, and states. I’ve come to realize that what works in one district isn’t what’s right for another district. The needs are determined by the students, staff, and community. I listen to those needs as an educator and school board member, and I help make policy for our school district based on those needs.

As parents, my husband and I had first-hand experience with our three sons going through this school district. We are very happy with the experiences and opportunities they had. We appreciate the dedication of the staff to individualize their education.


What are the most important issues concerning the Inver Grove Heights School District and how would you address them?
1) Inclusion. – Regardless of race, gender, income level, religion, ethnicity, or gender identity, every student should feel welcomed, connected, and involved in our schools. There are many conversations going on now with our community and leadership. I commend them. Thank you. I will support programs and dialogue that will encourage all of our students to feel like they belong. We also want our kids to be engaged. We are learning that one size of education does not fit all. I support programs that individualize a student’s education. Variability is the rule and not the exception. Thank you to our staff who encourage this belief. There are many of you!

2) Funding. – The Inver Grove Heights School District does a wonderful job of spending our funds efficiently. This year, State leaders decided to fund education at the level it should be and not make us play catch-up like we have been playing for the last 40 years. Education needs to be funded accurately. Teachers need to be paid more. I will support any opportunities to accurately fund our programs and employees.

3) Even more opportunities and pathways for students. – As our jobs are ever-changing and new jobs are being introduced, we need more classes for our students in coding, STEAM, language, and introductions to career pathways that students are considering. It is important that kids know a four-year college is not the right fit for all. Two-year trade schools can be a better fit for our students. We have several pathway courses currently. I will support any funding needed to bring in more teachers and classes to give our kids opportunities in what interests them.