Tami Manning
974 Fitz Ct. Fairbanks Ak 99712
tami.manning@gmail.com
Home phone: 907-457-1362. Smart phone: 907-347-556

1. No accessing technology will not be a problem for me. I use a laptop at work and my iPad, iPhone at home.
2. Yes I can agree with the Bylaws. I think they are amazing. Yes I have read and agree with the board member responsibilities, code of ethics, and job description.
3. Why am I interested in serving on the board of F.Y.A? I have been interested in becoming more involved since I first heard About FYA. I have had two close family members who have lived on the streets of fairbanks in their teen/young adult years. This outreach is very needed in this town.
4. Professional experience: Raised 4 amazing kids. Home schooled for 12 years, and ran a small business with my husband and kids for 12 year. I worked for FRA and ALPA with special needs young adults off and on for 15/20 years.  I coordinated the reading program at Barnett. I worked at Chinook Charter school as a special ed aide for 3 year, working with k-8th.  Now I’m at the end of my second year at Two Rivers, working with k-8th. I work with a team of three to tutor kids that need help in math and reading. I coordinate with all the teachers for intervention and scheduling. I’m also in charge of a lot of testing and data entry.
5. Volunteer service: I grew up volunteering in and with my church. Taught Sunday school for many years. In my young adult and teen years I was a councilor at Bingle camp.  While raising kids we did many things from missions to garbage pick up. We worked at the food bank once a week for a couple years. A few years ago I did a bible study with a friend at the rescue mission then worked the woman’s desk for the winter. Last summer I tutored two ladies in English at the literacy council.  I have been on many fundraising walks, gone to and helped with many dinners and helped with many garage sales in this wonderful town.
6. Some specific skills and strengths that I would bring to the board:
   I work well with others. I love to exchange ideas. I am an encourager. I am great at being in charge of small projects and could work my way up to bigger ones. I am very reliable and punctual. I work well with dead lines. I believe in what you are doing and would like to help.
7. References
   Carol Gregory.  456-1397
   Melanie Wells.  452-2841