Jefferson County Board of Education, Place 1

Donna Pike

Political experience: President pro tem, Irondale City Council; elected in 2012.

Professional experience: Transportation specialist, Jefferson County schools, 26 years; Regions Bank, retired.

Education: Attended Jefferson State Community College.

Main Issue: Pike says on her campaign web site that being an employee of the schools for 26 years gave her insight into the challenges school leaders face, and she vows that, if elected, she would work to improve the schools.

Campaign: http://www.votedonnapike.com/