Expertise:
Mrs. Thede's expertise is in education and community services.
Affiliations Awards:
Iowa Department of Elder Affairs; Local 751, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Former Member, Iowa State Education Association
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her honesty, listening skills and ability to become involved with her community for positive outcomes.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has always been active in her community and wanted to have an impact on a wider scale.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Thede began her career working as a paraeducator in libraries of the Davenport Community Schools in 1980. She served in the education field for 20 years. She got transferred to her current job in 2001 as a secretary in the media center at North High School, where she helped students and staff with software. She served on the State Minority Action Committee for organizations that bring the minority youth together in autumn to perform artistic activities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Representing Families in Bettendorf and Davenport, Writing New Bills, Reviewing Current Laws to Reword or Improve it, Serving on Economic Growth, Education, Human Resource and Natural Resources Committees