KRISTEN DARE EXITS SANTEE CHAMBER

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Kristen Dare
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March 2025 Articles
KRISTEN DARE EXITS SANTEE CHAMBER

By Mike Allen

March 12, 2025 (Santee) -- Kristen Dare, who led the Santee Chamber of Commerce as CEO for the past six years, resigned from the position to take a new job at Waste Management Corp.

In an email sent to chamber members March 3, Chamber Chair Susie Parks said she is grateful for Dare’s decade of experience at the business association. She joined at the nonprofit on St. Patrick’s Day in 2014.

“Under her guidance, we have seen much growth and success even during challenging times.  While we will certainly miss Kristen's leadership, we fully understand and support her decision,” Parks said.

Parks, the owner of Coffee Corner on Town Center Parkway, said the chamber is retaining Dare in a consulting capacity as the organization goes through a transition and searches for a new chief executive.  Particularly she will assist in the group’s signature spring events and ensure a seamless experience for our Santee business community, she said.

The Santee Chamber, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, has about 250 members and an annual budget of about $350,000, Dare said.

In addition to regular networking events to foster support for local businesses, the chamber puts on annual community events

 

SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER

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Santee, Santee School District
Santee School District Board of Education
Education
January 2025 Articles
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Source:  Santee School District

December 26, 2024 (Santee) - At the Organizational Meeting on December 17, 2024, Tracie Thill was sworn in to Seat No. 4 on the Santee School District Board of Education, with her term expiring in December 2028.

"On behalf of the Board of Education, I welcome Tracie Thill to our team," said President Barbara Ryan. "We all share a common commitment to serving the best interests of our district, and I look forward to working together as we continue to provide meaningful opportunities and support for the success of our students."
 
Mrs. Thill is a 23-year resident of Santee, where she has built strong connections in the community. A product of Santee schools, she attended Hill Creek Elementary and graduated from Santana High School. She is the wife of a Navy Diver Veteran and the mother of three children.
 
As a dedicated community advocate, Mrs. Thill served as a board member for West Hills Little League for four years. Her nearly decade-long career in education includes experience in public, private, and homeschool settings. She currently works as a paraprofessional in a third-grade classroom, collaborating closely with students and teachers. She is also a founding member of two community organizations that connect parents with resources within the district.
 
Through her role on the Board of Education, Mrs. Thill  looks forward to empowering parents and fostering collaboration to create meaningful change and build a brighter future for Santee schools.
 
“I am deeply honored to join the Santee School District Board of Education and serve our students, families, teachers and school staff," said Mrs. Thill. "I am excited to bring my passion for education, transparency, and community advocacy to this role as we work together to prioritize the success, safety, and well-being of every child in our district. I am committed to empowering parents to be involved in every aspect of their child’s education, fostering a deeper connection to the school community, and strengthening the partnership between families and schools.”
 
 
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