Ryan Kerby

Ryan Kerby is an American politician and former educator from Idaho. Kerby is a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 9, seat A.

Ryan Kerby
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 9 seat A district
Assumed office
December 1, 2014
Preceded byLawerence Denney
Personal details
BornClearwater River, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kathy Kerby
Alma materBiola College, College of Idaho, University of Idaho.
OccupationPolitician, educator

Early life

Kerby was born in Clearwater River, Idaho.[1]

Education

Kerby earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Math from Biola College in La Mirada, California. Kerby earned a Master's degree from College of Idaho. Kerby completed educational specialist from University of Idaho.[1][2]

Career

Kerby was a superintendent of New Plymouth School District for 21 years until his retirement in June 2015.[1][3]

On November 4, 2014, Kerby won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 9, seat A. Kerby defeated Steve Worthley with 76.5% of the votes.[4][3] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Kerby won the election and continued serving District 9, seat A. Kerby defeated Rejeana A. Goolsby with 81.1% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Kerby won the election and continued serving District 9, seat A. Kerby defeated Allen Schmid with 75.9% of the votes.[6][1][2]

In legislation, in December 2019 Kerby became the Vice chairman of House Education Committee.[1][7]

Personal life

Kerby's wife is Kathy Kerby, a school nurse.[1][3]

References
  1. "Ryan Kerby's Biography". Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  2. "Representative Ryan Kerby (R)". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  3. Moseley, Kelcie (February 9, 2015). "Passionate voice for education comes from Rep. Ryan Kerby". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  4. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  5. "November 8, 2016 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  6. "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". November 6, 2018.
  7. Corbin, Clark (December 22, 2018). "Hundreds of Idaho teachers leaving the classroom before retirement age". idahonews.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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