Election 2011: Robert Hill

Editor's note: All candidates were given the opportunity to answer the same questions, but were asked to abide by a 75-word guideline. The answers have been presented here unabridged.

• Position sought: District 131 School Board
• E-mail address: rolou@hotmail.com
• Phone:630.405.5489

• Age: 46
• Hometown: Aurora
• Family: Wife Ruth, children Abraham and Elizabeth Kanneh
• Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix
• Occupation: Financial Advisor,  Author of "Ask The Right Questions...Get The Right Answers," Speaker, Lecturer
• Political party affiliation, If any: Republican
• Previous elected offices: none
• Related experience: I have two children enrolled in East Aurora High School, I believe that I can add value to the system.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

My primary purpose for getting involved is to instill into everyone the need for participation from all parties involved. I believe that the children need to know the importance of why they need to be educated.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

My single most important priority is to instill the importance of being knowledgeable in order to be productive and successful in the global economy. The decision to accomplish this is theirs' alone (students); all we can do is provide the tools.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

I don't believe that I can set myself apart, I would submit that I have a genuine belief that  our system can be better and that everyone needs to be involved in making it so.

How long have you lived in the school district?

I have been in the school district for 12 years and I was a student in this district from k-12.

What's your favorite thing about the school district?

I believe that  our school district cares about our students.

What is the biggest problem in the school district?

In my estimation; the children need to be more informed, we need more parent interaction, and we need to hold the entire faculty accountable for results.