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Kelly Franke

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Kelly Franke

Region 2 Vice-President

Kelly Franke has served on the Paola USD 368 Board of Education for 21 years. She also currently serves as the Region 2 Vice-President on the KASB Board of Directors.

Kelly's passion for education began in high school when the district hired a new Curriculum Coordinator who believed that almost everything, including welding and automotive repair, could be taught from a book. Growing up on a farm, Kelly quickly grasped the importance of Career Technical Education (CTE). This realization fueled her decision to run for the board as soon as she had the opportunity.

Outside her board duties, Kelly enjoys scrapbooking, playing with her dog, spending time with family and friends and supporting activities and students through the Paola FFA Alumni group.

As the longest-serving member of the Paola board, Kelly brings valuable historical perspective and strongly supports CTE in all its forms. Currently, she is focused on onboarding and educating new board members. With four new members joining in January 2024, she aims to foster teamwork and connection within the board to ensure they make the best decisions for their students and district.

In her role on the KASB Board of Directors, Kelly is committed to promoting KASB's services, resources and training to new board members. She also believes in the power of effective storytelling to highlight public education achievements to parents, legislators and the general public.

Kelly draws inspiration from her mother, who was known for her clear values and hard work. She was also influenced by her favorite teachers, Mrs. Carr, who taught English and Mr. Lesher, who taught biology. They were both no-nonsense educators with high standards, and their classes helped prepare her for college.

Aiming always to maintain a positive outlook on life, Kelly is inspired by Norman Vincent Peale's words: "When you get up in the morning, you have two choices - either to be happy or to be unhappy. Just choose to be happy."



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