Chris Russell works as a firefighter and has children who attend schools in the USD 204 school district. As a member of the Board of Education, he hopes to help USD 204 achieve its goals of providing excellent academic opportunities for all students. Mr. Russell believes that the different communities within USD 204 make it great; “This includes the community of administrators and teachers desiring the best for all students, the students that strive for excellence in achieving their goals, the business partners that help make the district a better place, and the parents and residents of USD 204 all working together,” he says.