Candidate: Shawn R. Frost

Shawn R. Frost has been an Indian River County Resident for 38 of his 41 years, with the exception of the time he spent serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and attending college. His early years were spent in Sebastian and his middle school years, and beyond, have been spent in Vero Beach with his high school sweetheart turned wife of 19 years, Renee, and his two wonderful children. His son, Blaise Frost, is a Freshman at IRCHS and participant in the Duke University TIPS program and his daughter Haddie is a member of National Junior Honor Society at SCJHS. He\'s heavily invested in the success of our school system serving his two children and has \"skin in the game\". His plan to restore our schools to local control for a world-class education is the F.R.O.S.T. Plan. F. – Fiscal Responsibility R. – REMOVING Common Core / Fed Ed. / Overuse of high stakes testing O.- Open and Responsive Communication with parents and taxpayers S.- Smarter School Spending T.- Technology and Teachers Visit http://VoteForFrost.com for more information on his platform and credentials. Education / Schooling: Post Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership- Cornell University Master of Business Administration (MBA)- extra coursework in leadership development- NOVA Southeastern University Honors Baccalaureate of Science- Experimental Psychology (philosophy of religion- minor)- Eastern Oregon University A.A.- Indian River Community College (now IRSC) Education / other: Leadership School for Non-Commissioned Officers- United States Marine Corps, Quantico National Marathon Coach- Team in Training / Leukemia Lymphoma Society Circuit Court Mediator Certification (approved by Supreme Court of FL) Emergency Management Professional- DHS Prayer Chaplain Training- UCVB Licensed Master Trainer- Science of Strategy Institute Throughout his professional life, Shawn has held many management and leadership roles and has become a sought after speaker and coach on the subjects of leading through change, management, leadership, negotiation, and strategy. When companies like ExxonMobil or Johnson & Johnson face chaos and change, they call in Shawn R. Frost. Now he\'s dedicating himself to working on behalf of the parents, students, and taxpayers to lead through the change of Common Core\'s attempted federal takeover of our schools. Selected Exemplary Roles: CEO and Founder- The Green Patrol- a fiscally conservative and community-based solution to the environmental issue Project Manager- International Software Implementations- AnalytX, Private Equity accounting software Leadership and Strategy Consultant- Johnson & Johnson, Alfred Angelo, Suncoast Private School, and ExxonMobil High School Science Teacher- Sebastian River High School 2006-2008- I understand intimately the challenges that teachers face on a daily basis, and the sacrifices necessary to deliver a world class education to the next generation of Americans. Senior Market Manager- State of Florida- Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services- negotiated multi-million dollar leases, mediated disputes between tenants and local agencies and managed a 40 acre property and maint. team Board & Committee Roles: Vice President- Fort Pierce Downtown Farmer\'s Market Board of Directors Treasurer- Sebastian Charter Junior High School Board of Directors Member- Light the Night Walk- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Founder & Chair- Love Life Walk- support team Volunteer: Healthy Start Coalition- Beachside 1/2 Marathon Mentoring Program for deaf and HoH students- Woodbridge, Virginia Academic Games- Coach- Pelican Island Elem. Recreational Soccer- Coach Prayer Chaplain- UCVB In the last year Shawn has donated his time to the following Charities: Oceanside Business Association Mainstreet Vero Beach Downtown Friday Hibiscus Festival Habitat for Humanity Firefighters\' Charitable Trust Sheriff\'s Youth Ranches Florida Green Business Expo St. Francis Manor (Senior Living Center) A Florida Outdoor Center (youth outdoors programs)