As a lifelong resident of DuPage County, Cyd has lived in Winfield Township for 38 years.  Having been an educator for 41 years, much of her community involvement has been as a public servant.  A few of her endeavors have included: 2.5 years on the Winfield Riverwalk Committee, a 4-H leader (“Just Say Nay”), sponsor of club Environmental Rescue and coach of the Envirothon team. She also volunteers at HESED house in Aurora, and is coordinator of the collection and delivery of 13 loads of needed items to shelters. 

As a retired educator, She is the legislative chair of the West Suburban Retired teachers, on the Illinois Education Association retired legislative committee, an IEA retired mentor of new teachers and an advocate for legislation that impacts education in Illinois, like the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Program, the Government Pension Offsets and the Tier 2 systems.

Cynthia has been a member of the largest union in the United States, the National Education Association, since 1975 and is certified in 14 areas of education.

Having attended Winfield Township meetings since July 2023 where she has gained knowledge about the duties and procedures of the township.  Cyd believes that she is a good fit for the position of Clerk because several of her positions (chemist at Motorola, science teacher at Wheaton North High School, graphic drafter, part owner of a carbon nanotube company, writer of the Forensic curriculum, and varsity Scholastic Bowl Coach) have required attention to detail and the ability to interface with others as a vital part of those roles.

Cyd looks forward to being the Clerk of Winfield Township and helping her community members in any way that she can.