Editor’s note: The following press release was submitted by Dr. Sherri Brantley

Barton County native Dr. Sherri Brantley is a Republican candidate running for the 112th District House of Representatives representing Hoisington and Great Bend. Her passion for public involvement led her to become a Republican Precinct Committeewoman for Eureka Township in Barton County.

Dr. Brantley is a mother and grandmother devoted to supporting education believing that investing in the future of our children is essential. With her extensive experience, Brantley believes she will be able to make a valuable contribution to Barton County. “My vision is for our future generations to grow up in communities that foster small businesses, low sales and property taxes, and an excellent educational experience.”

For several generations, her family members have owned a variety of businesses in the community. Due to her vast experience of serving through education and business, she believes she has an unparalleled perspective on community needs.

Brantley is a 1984 graduate of Great Bend High School. In 1989, Dr. Brantley graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She also earned a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education/English Speakers of Other Languages in 2004 and a Master of Science in Building Administration in 2008, both from Fort Hays State University.  Her Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership was completed in 2014 from Walden University. After a 32-year teaching career that includes classrooms in Oklahoma, Great Bend, and at Fort Hays State University, Brantley is currently a math specialist for Kansas MTSS and Alignment.

As a mother, Brantley has three grown children who have families of their own, including four young grandchildren. Her memberships include the Barton County 4-H Holding Board, Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Council for Exceptional Children, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Heartland Community Church.