Norm Scoggin

Office sought: Carson City School Board Seat 1

Age: 70

Occupation: Retired

Address: 2877 Pinewood Place, Carson City 89703

Phone Number: 882-8873

Family: Wife, Lee, who taught in Carson City schools from 1964 to 1991 and sons Bret and Coert; is a fifth-generation Nevadan

Education: Attended Carson City schools, received a bachelor's degree from University of Nevada, Reno in secondary education and a master's degree in educational administration from Northern Arizona

Previous experience: Taught in Yerington for three years after college, returned to Carson City, where he was on the State Tax Commission for two years, began teaching in Carson City schools in 1964. Taught history, social studies, government, sociology at the high school level and was athletic director and vice principal

Religious or civil organizations: Member of the Carson City Rotary Club; eight-year member of the Nevada Association of School Boards, of which he is now president

Reason for running: Education has been good to him and his family and this is a way to give back; No. 1 goal is student achievement, second priority is the taxpayer; supports safe schools, so children can feel comfortable and learn, and providing adequate classroom materials, including books and computers