Letter: Fortunate to have Steckman’s leadership Mason City Globe Gazette TOM THOMA Updated Oct 17, 2016 Rep. Sharon Steckman has been a state leader in improving Iowa’s Historic Preservation Tax Credits, which helped renovate the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel in Mason City. At the time of this legislation I was director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. I had the pleasure of working with […]
Letter to the Editor: Steckman is an effective leader
Letter: Steckman is an effective leader TOM THOMA Oct 8, 2016 1 Recent letters have detailed Sharon Steckman’s positive impact during her years as a Mason City educator at Hoover Elementary School. Sharon’s membership on key state committees, like education, indicates support from fellow legislators that her background work and research is what she brings to the discussion. As the former personnel director and chief […]
Letter to the Editor: Steckman has passion for success
Letter: Steckman has passion for success TOM THOMA, Oct 4, 2016 I had the privilege of teaching at Mason City High School for the last 21 years of my 34-year career. Knowing Sharon Steckman, it was disturbing to read the letter maligning her association with professional educational organizations such as the Iowa State Educational Association, an organization dedicated to quality public education in Iowa. Sharon’s […]
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Steckman
Letter: Supporting Steckman TOM THOMA Oct 3, 2016 It’s my pleasure to offer support for State Rep. and retired educator Sharon Steckman, who served the children and families of Hoover Elementary for many years before entering into public service at the state level. As her principal, I observed Sharon’s tireless work ethic and commitment to the children of our community and to the programs that […]
