Sheila Coressel

Sheila Coressel was born in Defiance, Ohio. Coressel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron in 1998, a graduate degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a college administrator.

Coressel has been affiliated with Ada Rotary.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Originally from Defiance, Ohio, Sheila grew up in a working-class family with both parents earning their high school diplomas and in the country, literally surrounded by corn and soybeans. An 1993 Tinora High School graduate, Sheila earned her BS in Accounting from The University of Akron in 1998, her MS in Counseling and Student Personnel from Oklahoma State University, and her PhD in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University. After returning to Ohio in 2016 to be closer to her family, she got involved in the local democratic party. She is an active member of the Ada Village Council and the Ada Rotary.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Supporting Accessible and Affordable HealthcareReinvesting public money into all of levels of public educationPropping up our local farmers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My three key areas are accessible healthcare, public education, and our local farmers. A fourth is focused on solar and wind energy. These are what I have seen as crucial topics that can improve our community members' lives and well-being.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe the key quality that I have that would make me successful is my willingness to listen to others and to compromise. I value integrity and honesty.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for a state representative is to represent their constituents. That is who elected them. The representative needs to support bills that will help the people in their district, along with all of Ohio.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that I remember is the Challenger explosion in 1986. I was 10 years old. It was devastating to watch. I remember how excited we all were because there was a teacher on board.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at Wendy's while in high school. I started the summer between my junior and senior years. I remained there during college breaks (summer and winter) until I graduated in 1998. I loved working at Wendy's.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, I do. Compromise AND collaboration are necessary. It's like any relationship; no one is going to get everything they want all the time. Isn't it better to get a little and give a little.