My name: Rosabelle Rice

My age: 40

My family:Jim (husband); adoptive sons Aristeo 8, Christian 7; foster daughter Jessica 7

Education: B.A. English Univ. of Notre Dame, M.A. in Romance Languages Univ. of Memphis

What I do: Full time homemaker, part time interpreter and constellator

My favorite place in town to hang out: Cannon Coffee Mine, Pulcinella Ristorante a close second

What I like most about living here: Lafayette has a small time feel.

My interests and hobbies: Bilingual Volunteer in Community; love swimming; alternative healing methods; riding bikes with the kids, Bocci, not necessarily in that order.

My favorite thing to cook: Pesto Spaghetti

People who inspire me (and how): My sons have taught how to face hardship and adversity with dignity. They have faced more challenges in their short lives, than many of us in our entire lives!

How I have contributed to the community: Secretary Latino Advisory Board to the City Council of Lafayette; Member of Pastoral Council for Immaculate Conception Church of Lafayette.

The biggest issues facing Boulder County now: People leaving their neighbhorhood schools, stratification

Why I am running: I've always told my children that if they see a problem or a challenge to face it head on. I've got a good 8-12 years ahead of me within the School System, why not affect positive changes in the system instead of complaining.