Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Education:

West Virginia University (WVU) - Bachelor of Music, Theory and Composition
WVU - Masters in Music, Composition
Florida International University - Music Education- Teacher Certification

Certifications:

Music Education - State of Florida- Grades K-12
NASD Series 7 - General Securities
NASD Series 24 - General Securities Principal
NASD Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law

Experience:

WVU Preparatory Instructor - WVU Creative Arts Center
WVU Graduate Assistant - College of Creative Arts
Miami-Dade County Public School System - Elementary School Music Teacher - 8 years
Miami-Dade County Public School System - Director of the North Area Expressive Arts Program/Music Director - 3 years
Miami-Dade Community College-South Campus- Math Instructor/Part time
U.S. Customs Inspector/Part time
Head Sales Trader - Financial Brokerage Firms (various) - 15 Years
Director of National Sales Trading- Everen Securities - 3 years

Community Involvement:

Lincoln Shoreline Community Organization - Vice-Chairman
East Lincoln Political Action Committee - Committee Chair
WVU Board of Visitors - College of Creative Arts
Westport Community Association
Governor's Landing HOA - Secretary

Bob is originally from New York. His diversified background of accomplishments has earned him recognition in various fields: he received "Teacher of the Year" at Coral Park Elementary in Dade County Public Schools, in Florida; he composed an original orchestral piece which was premiered by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Through using motivational techniques, Bob creatively and exponentially increased participation in several schools' choirs.

Bob has been married to his wife Marsha for the past 38 years. They have two married daughters and two grandsons. He enjoys spending time playing golf, water activities, WVU athletics, and most importantly, time with his grandchildren. And by the way, he plays a mean piano! He has been a resident of Denver for over 10 years.

Bob Silver is the candidate for the Lincoln County School Board who stands for honesty, integrity, and openness. He will bring a new and energetic viewpoint to the board that will focus on his most important issue: giving our students the best education possible through quality leadership. He is committed to using his skills and experience to help accomplish that objective. Bob will do what's necessary to make well-informed decisions in bringing about desired results. He looks forward to motivating the board towards common goals, as well as embracing community involvement in our children's education.

Rest assured that Bob will adhere to the North Carolina School Board Code of Ethics and in no way compromise the integrity of the position. On his agenda is to work diligently to enhance a learning atmosphere through the use of technology, building improvements, and recognition of individual school achievements.

Bob will support schools maintaining open channels of communications between the parents, teachers, principals, and community. To help achieve this aim, Bob will hold scheduled public forums. In addition, he will propose that there be video replays of the open school board meetings to be implemented through public access television, so that all concerned county residents who are unable to attend the meetings, have the opportunity to be informed of the proceedings.

In closing, Bob's message is clear. He is a candidate who is passionate about his commitment in improving each student's opportunities in education, and dedicated in finding the optimal avenue to succeed in his efforts.

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS!