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 Born in American Falls, Idaho
Raised on a farm and ranch in Sterling,
Idaho
Third generation Idahoan, paternal
grandfather cleared the sagebrush and helped build the canal system at
Sterling
Maternal grandfather was an early farmer
on the Twin Falls Tract, Mother graduated from Kimberly High School in 1928
Spouse of 35 years: D.W.(Bill) Block was
raised in Jerome, Idaho
Children: Brian, 32, and Rachelle, 26
Has resided with her family in Twin
Falls for 27 years
EDUCATION
Graduate of Aberdeen High School,
Aberdeen Idaho
Graduate of the University of Idaho
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Teacher for 15 years,
(9 years at Harrison School in Twin Falls)
Property Management Business owner in
Twin Falls, 23 years to present
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Served in the Idaho House of
Representatives 2002 Legislative Session
Present member of House of
Representatives Committees: State Affairs, Commerce & Human Resources,
Health & Welfare
Appointed by Governor Dirk Kempthorne to
succeed the late State Representative George Swan
Immediate Past President, Twin Falls
County Republican Women
Member of Idaho State Republican
Legislative Task Force on Education
Nominated to the Idaho Republican Party
Hall of Fame for Outstanding Republican Workers
Recipient of Idaho Federation of
Republican Women “Tribute to Women” Award
Received Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
“Friend of Agriculture” Award
CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Active in church
Volunteer in charitable organizations:
Salvation Army, Adult Literacy, Safe House, Volunteers Against Violence,
Paint Magic, Easter Seals, American Heart Association
Previous member of Twin Falls Junior
Club
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