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Photo by Ellie Beals. "Call me Swankie or a Tech Titan, whichever you prefer," said Charlene Swankie, who appears beside Frances McDormand in the acclaimed new film Nomadland.  I said OK and launched into my first question. But Swankie wanted to talk Titans. She started to answer my question but stopped and changed the subject. "By the way, I went to Tech High School in Indianapolis." As in Arsenal Tech. It was as if she thought I had missed something when she mentioned the Tech Titans, and perhaps she was right. And then she said, "I named them the Titans."

Contact: 917-803-5827; Why did you decide to run for the Plano ISD board of trustees? AF: The main driving factor was the vacant slots in two places during the first couple of weeks of filing. I have a child in the school district and will have children in it for a long time. The board plays a key role in shaping the school district and I thought I could contribute positively to its growth. My background in public health and international exposure can also potentially add to the diversity and overall strength of the board. How has your experience prepared you for board service?

Photo by Ellie Beals. "Call me Swankie or a Tech Titan, whichever you prefer," said Charlene Swankie, who appears beside Frances McDormand in the acclaimed new film Nomadland.  I said OK and launched into my first question. But Swankie wanted to talk Titans. She started to answer my question but stopped and changed the subject. "By the way, I went to Tech High School in Indianapolis." As in Arsenal Tech. It was as if she thought I had missed something when she mentioned the Tech Titans, and perhaps she was right. And then she said, "I named them the Titans."

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