TinaRae Scott is currently in her third term as a member of the Morris County USD 417 Board of Education. She also currently serves as the President of the KASB Board of Directors. 

Driven by her involvement in her children's education—now aged 23, 18, and 11—TinaRae dedicated herself to various roles within their schools. From classroom volunteering to PTO participation, including multiple years as president, she gained firsthand insight into education. Feeling a deep connection to her community and recognizing the importance of serving, TinaRae saw becoming a board member as the next step in her journey. 

Drawing from her diverse professional background across nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses, TinaRae brings a wealth of experience to her role. Having deep roots in the district and raising her family there, she values public education and community engagement. 

TinaRae's primary goal for the local board is to focus on district sustainability while maximizing opportunities for students and staff. As a member of the KASB Board of Directors, she aims to extend this focus to professional development and ensuring sustainable educational opportunities statewide. 

Alongside her commitments as a board member, TinaRae works part-time as a Resource Librarian at the Council Grove Public Library. Additionally, her family owns a livestock trucking company and farms/ranches in the Flint Hills. In her free time, TinaRae indulges her creative side with art, particularly crafting bookmarks, and enjoys travel, camping, writing for regional publications, and photography. 

TinaRae often thinks of her grandmother, Maxine, as a role model in her life, not just for her accomplishments but also for her character. Maxine was a strong woman, ahead of her time. She made great strides in the world of business and strove to meet and exceed the goals she set for herself. 

Affectionately dubbed “The H’s,” her science teachers—Mr. Hartley, Mr. Hatfield, Mr. Howland, and Mr. Harclerode—played pivotal roles in shaping her future. They encouraged her to pursue her love of science and taught her that a male-dominated field could be conquered by anyone. 

One quote that TinaRae lives by is, “To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” This serves as a constant reminder that we need to look for new and innovative ways to solve problems. Just because you have a tool at hand, that does not mean that this is the best tool or most effective way to move ahead. 

TinaRae would recommend her favorite book, "Furiously Happy" by Jenny Lawson. In her book, Lawson advocates for open conversations about mental health, a cause that TinaRae passionately supports.