•August 17, 2016•

Ann Wheeler’s decision to apply for a place on the Sullivan Community Unit District 300 school board was based on her desire to serve the community, but it took a nudge from an unexpected place to motivate her.

Wheeler, retired after 34 years teaching English in Arthur schools, was educated in Sullivan and has  children and grandchildren involved in Sullivan district schools.

About a month ago while attending church, lay speaker Mike Craig spoke of getting involved by doing something.

“I had thought about the open spot on the board, but that gave me the nudge to apply,” she explained.

“I know how important schools are to small communities, and I realize there are challenges, especially when it comes to depending on state funding,” Wheeler said, emphasizing she is open for the new adventure.

Wheeler takes the seat vacated by Scott Atchison. The school board’s appointment is until the April 2017 election.

She takes her seat at the September 12 Sullivan School board meeting.