GK Spotlight: Matthew Krueger, New School Board Member

At this small town school, we build big-time pride by creating deep and lasting bonds within our community. With our #GKSpotlight series, we’ll shine a spotlight on members of the GK community so we can get to know each other and share what makes us #GKProud.

Name: Matthew Frank Krueger

Where you grew up: Hampshire, IL

Occupation: Tax Accountant, Insurance License, Investment Advisor Representative, & Entrepreneur

Educational Background: Rockford University —Major Accounting, Minor Business Administration

Why did you want to join the GK Board of Education?

I am passionate about student education and experiences. These experiences shape not only these kids’ lives, but our community’s lives in the way they will be trained and serve for our future. I believe my background and experiences will assist this board with their mission.

What are 3 things you hope to accomplish or bring to the table while serving on the Board?

I hope to accomplish communication between the parents, students, board, administration, and teachers to provide the best education and experiences for these students. I hope to assist in ways to get the students and teachers safely back to in-person learning. Lastly, I hope to return safely to in-person experiences. I am eager to listen to solutions from administrators, staff, students, and the community to address these items.

My favorite thing about the Genoa-Kingston school community:

I enjoy the small town feel of Genoa-Kingston Schools and opportunities for students to stand out.

A challenge I look forward to addressing is:

Returning safely to in-person learning.

The vision I see for the future of GK schools is:

Returning safely to the in-person learning that we previously had at Genoa-Kingston Schools prior to the pandemic.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to spend time with my family doing activities such as agriculture (farming), arts (music), and athletics (playing sports).

A fun fact about me is:

We have five kids (one adopted) and a new baby on the way! We will be a part of GK schools for a long time!