Senator Brian Schoenjahn View All Years

Brian Schoenjahn

Fayette County

Term

Serving second term in Senate.

Profession

Career educator.

Education

Received B.A. in social science and M.A. in political science from the University of Northern Iowa.

Memberships and Activities

Certified mentor of new professionals to the teaching profession. Former mayor of Arlington. Community volunteer fire fighter and emergency service provider. Community member of the Covenant/Mercy Board of Directors in Oelwein.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1949 in Carroll. Resides in Arlington.

Family Members

Wife Barbara; one daughter.

Senate District 12

Committees
83rd GA (2009)

Standing Committees

Appropriations
Education (Vice Chair)
Judiciary
Local Government
Natural Resources
Natural Resources and Environment

Appropriations Subcommittee

Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair)

Legislative Council

Capital Projects Committee (Chair)
Legislative Council

Boards and Commissions

Early Childhood Iowa State Board
Midwestern Higher Education Compact
Research and Development School Advisory Council
Watershed Planning Advisory Council

Former Memberships

School Finance Formula Review Committee (07/01/2009 - 06/30/2010)
Job Training Needs Study Committee (07/01/2009 - 06/30/2010)
Postsecondary Education Rigor Analysis (07/01/2008 - 06/30/2009)
Area Education Agency Task Force (07/01/2010 - 12/15/2010)