School Board > Amy Harper
Name: Amy J. Harper
Member Since: Moved to the Martensdale-St Marys school district in October, 1982
Address: 7558-43rd Avenue, Prole, IA 50229
Phone: 515-313-5850 (Cell)
Email: amy_harper@mstm.us
Family Information:
Married to Craig Harper with four Children (3 daughters/1 son):
- Alisha (25) 2003 MStM graduate & Simpson college graduate-Teacher in DSM
- Alex (23) 2004 MStM graduate & Simpson college graduate-Employed at Wells Fargo
- Annika (17) Senior at MStM
- Andria (15) Sophomore at MStM
Employment Information: Has worked for FBL Financial Group for over 28 years. Worked in various areas in marketing for 25 years and currently provides assistance to the Vice President of Underwriting for Farm Bureau Financial Services.
Other Background Information:
Attended Zion Lutheran Parochial school in Worms, Nebraska.
Graduated from Palmer Public High School in Palmer, Nebraska and has an associate’s degree in business.
Amy has been involved in numerous fund raising events over the years helping raise thousands of dollars, including the Iowa Chapter of American Parkinson’s Disease, United Way, JDRF, and American Heart Association. In addition, she has taught Wednesday night religion classes and Sunday School classes. She has served as director of Christian education, youth director, VBS director and other positions over the years and is a member of Holy Cross Lutheran church. Amy currently holds the office of Vice President for the Warren County chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans which is a fraternal organization helping people and communities in need.
Amy is a MStM Athletic Booster Member, has served on the Quality Support committee, long-range planning committees and has volunteered to help the PTO, athletic and music boosters when needed. She helped pass the all day/every day Kindergarten 17 years ago in addition to helping pass several support levy’s and bond issues while her children have attended MStM. She also coordinated the MStM’s “Friday Night Lights” for five consecutive years, she helped develop the “Building the Future” one brick at a time campaign and most recently, played an important role in promoting the “Share the Vision” project that was a big success.
Hobbies: Enjoy camping, gardening, and likes working on creative projects.
What do you like to do for fun?
Spend time with family and friends, attend my children’s sporting events, and cheer on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Your Goal as a School Board Member:
In today’s world, I understand how critical it is that all students receive a well-rounded education in order for them to be successful and make a difference in the world. I also believe it’s critical for teachers and administrators to realize and understand how big of an influence they are to the students and others around them and the value they add to the MStM school district.
With my involvement in the MStM school district over the past several years; having two children who have already graduated from MStM and two who are currently in high school, I feel I have a vast array of knowledge and history of what has occurred in the past and why the MStM school district is as strong and healthy as it is today in some areas and not as strong in other areas.
What goals do you have for the school district?
To create a balance between, students, faculty, and the community where everyone feels important and understands the need and significance of working together. And to assure that all students are being challenged to their full potential.
