Sheila Ann Klinker (born December 20, 1938) is a Democratic politician who is currently a member of the

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, representing House District 27 since 1982. Born in

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, Klinker graduated from

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with her

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in elementary education in 1961. Klinker later received her

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from Purdue in 1970. Klinker worked her entire teaching career for the Lafayette School Corporation. She began her teaching career in 1961 at Klondike Elementary School in

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while also teaching at Edgelea Elementary School. In 1963, Klinker began teaching at Miami Elementary School in

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, until 1985. Klinker was also the outreach liaison at the Purdue University College of Education. Klinker currently serves on the House Committees for Agriculture and Rural Development, Education, and Ways and Means.

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Official government website * https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/legislators/legislator_sheila_klinker_212/
Project Vote Smart - Representative Sheila Ann J. 'Shelia' Klinker (IN)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Sheila Klinker
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