School Board

Dr. Joseph A. "Joe" DeVault, Chairman

"Serving as the school board representative at large offers a unique opportunity to focus on the broad picture of the educational opportunities provided by the Henry County Public Schools. Although all board members are deeply concerned with the entire system operation, they are often called upon to address issues brought to their attention by citizens in their respective districts. In my position, I am accountable to all citizens served by our schools and therefore must weigh each decision based on what is most beneficial to the well being of all of our students and employees. I have taken the opportunity to spend time in the classrooms of each of our schools in Henry County and am so proud of the accomplishments I have observed from our students and staffs. It is truly an honor to serve with the other members of the Henry County School Board as we pursue the goal of creating and maintaining a model school system."
Joe DeVault

Mrs. Terri C. Flanagan

"Since my first child started kindergarten I have always helped the schools. This support continued at Drewry Mason Middle School and the Magna Vista High School Booster Club. Once my children graduated, I was still passionate about helping the schools so I decided to serve as a school board member. Now it's a part of my life. I enjoy learning, interacting with other school boards, and being around the children and watching them succeed."
Terri Flanagan

Mr. Rudy J. Law

"I serve on the Henry County School Board because I am excited about the future and the future is our children. There is nothing that I could do to influence the future of Henry County more than to be part of this board. We are educating children that will be the adults tasked with solving the political, medical, and environmental problems of our world. I am both honored and humbled by the possibilities."
Rudy Law

Mrs. Betsy S. Mattox, Vice Chairman

"As a 40+ year teacher and administrator in the school system, I was aware of the excellent education provided by the staff at each school and the support of parents and the community. I believe that in difficult economic times a strong educational system is the key to success for our young people and an advantage for the community. As a school board member, I saw an opportunity to be involved in assuring that the level of excellence remain and continuously grow."
Betsy Mattox

Mr. Curtis R. Millner, Sr.

"Over the years I have been blessed with a good education, travel, and many and varied opportunities, experiences and training. My becoming a school board member is my way of giving back to the community. I also wanted to become a Henry County School Board member to add diversity to the board because I feel that government should be representative of the people that it serves."
Curtis R. Millner, Sr.

Mrs. Kathy H. Rogers

"I have chosen to serve on the School Board because I believe that educating our children and preparing them for a successful future is the most important job we can have. As a School Board member, I can play a role in shaping the lives of our young people and help ensure our school system has the resources necessary to prepare our children for a bright future."
Kathy Rogers

Mr. Francis E. Zehr

"It was an honor to teach full time in Henry County Schools for 35 years and enable students to become life-long learners.  During that period, I also had the opportunity to serve 16 years on the Henry County Board of Supervisors which gave me insight into the complexities of the school budget.  I will always be open to new ideas and constructive criticism and use them in making school board decisions.  I pledge to work together to make Henry County Schools the best in preparing our children for their future." 

Francis E. Zehr