Meadows, Schmaling Sworn In As Newest Kenosha Unified School Board Members

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Eric Meadows and Kristine Schmaling, Kenosha Unified School Board Members
(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha Tax-payers have two new school board members who were sworn in Monday night at an organizational meeting. Democrats Yolanda Santos, Mary Modder, and Rebecca Stevens and Todd Price were elected to the headship roles of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Clerk respectively.

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School Board Eric Meadows
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

MR. ERIC MEADOWS

Position: Board Member

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Email: emeadows@kusd.edu

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Phone: 262-358-8078

Term Expires: April, 2025

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Bachelor of science consumer and community science from the University of Utah
Graduate of Loveland High School, Loveland, Colorado
Recipient of John Philip Sousa award for superior musicianship and outstanding dedication
Member of the UW-Parkside Community Band – French horn
Private French horn instructor
Former KUSD substitute teacher
Professional project manager
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) in Agile project management
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Associate, Life Management Institute: Life Office Management Association (LOMA)
Former scout master in the Boy Scouts of America
Former regional unit commissioner in the Boy Scouts of America
Former full-time church missionary – Hamburg, Germany
Lay leader of local church congregation, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sunday school teacher
Bow tie enthusiast

School Board Member Kristine Schmaling
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

MS. KRISTINE SCHMALING

Position: Board Member

Email: kschmali@kusd.edu

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Phone: 262-620-6158

Term Expires: April, 2025

Kristine Schmaling is a registered nurse working in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at Froedtert South Kenosha. She began her career in oncology at Duke University in North Carolina before returning to the Kenosha area where she then spent most of her career working in critical care. Upon her return to Kenosha, she married John Schmaling in 1993. Together they have two daughters, a wonderful son-in-law and one grandson. Both daughters are KUSD graduates. Kristine graduated from Central High School in Paddock Lake and went on to earn a bachelor of science in nursing. One of her passions is mission work and serving others. She finds great joy in being involved in her church and being around family and friends. Taking time out for her physical, mental and spiritual well-being is important in her life.

Bachelor of science in nursing
15 plus years working and supporting nonprofit organizations serving the needs in our community
Former PTO member and school volunteer
Owner of SweetLand Elderberry Syrup, Kenosha
Co-owner of Classic Collision Center, Kenosha
Involved in mission work here, near and far

The two new board members were met with much excitement
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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