About Ramona
Ramona serves as an Administrator overseeing the day-to-day operations of a software company. In this role, Ramona manages and leads a team providing all aspects of manufacturing management, including software development, training, support, and consultancy.
Before starting her software business, Ramona earned certifications in Early Education and Education Administration and Supervision. She is a successful home educator and operated under the registration of a Private School Affidavit with the State of California for several years before moving to Idaho in 1994 with her husband and four children.
Her children have attended the Lakeland Joint School District as full-time students engaged in the dual enrollment program. one child graduated from Timberlake High School, and some attended North Idaho College and the University of Idaho. They are successful community members and work as Senior Partner for a global tech company, an Early Childhood Development/ Special Education Teacher, a Software Engineer for a global tech company, and a Commercial Construction mid-senior Superintendent for a nationwide company.
Passionate about their community and its future, Ramona's wide range of experience in business, education, and volunteerism is a sought-after asset.
Ramona can be reached at (208) 278-6818 or by email at ramona@voteramona.com.
Education
Victor Valley College - Business Administration/Computer Science, 1982 – 1984
C.L.E - Educational Administration & Supervision, 1994 – 1998
Licenses & Certifications
Idaho Employment Law - Lorman Education Services, June 2003
Business Objects Certified Professional - Crystal Reports - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Aug 1999
MS SQL Server - Microsoft Certified - TEC
"I will help set the vision and advance policy which partners with the community in leading Lakeland Joint School District into the future by forging a consensus between all stakeholders."
~ Ramona
Organizations & Volunteer
Lakeland Education Foundation, 2021 - Current Board Member
Athol Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Feb 2017 – 2022 Treasurer & Founding Member
Idaho Rural Partnership - Athol Community Review, Jan 2016 – Oct 2016 Economic Development Officer
National Association of Professional Women, Current Member
Business Advisory Council, NRCC Honorary Chairwoman
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
North Idaho Regional Invention Convention, Judge
Honors & Awards
Business Woman of the Year, Jan 2006 *NRCC
In recognition of Meritorious Service of the Business Advisory Council
National Leadership Award, Jan 2006 *NRCC
Outstanding service, assistance and leadership in promoting a pro-business agenda including tax reform and fiscal responsibility.
*National Republican Congressional Committee
2023
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2019
My Action Plan
Work to regain the trust of our community
Represent the best interest of the property owner
Uphold the District’s mission for quality education and academic success
Advocate at the local and state level
Assess the day-to-day operations
Employ real-world solutions
Apply cost saving strategies
Steady and thorough in my decision making
Decision Considerations
Is this prudent and economically responsible?
How will the decision affect us, the property owners?
Are the presented facts supported by other data sets?
What are the alternatives?
How long will the effects of the decision last?
What is the community’s input?
Does this move us toward the vision?