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I am running for reelection, proudly serving as a mother, community member, and educator. My professional background, education and service on the Board give me the perspective to make thoughtful decisions that positively impact students, families, and staff.
As a parent, my children have attended Cranbury School since 2014. Today, Olivia is a Junior and Julia is a Freshman at Princeton High School, and Connor is in 6th grade at Cranbury. Over the past decade, I have worked closely with administrators, teachers, and staff, experiencing the growth of our curriculum and programs. I know the daily routines and culture of the school and have seen how Cranbury supports children with diverse strengths and needs.
As a community member, I have been deeply involved in Cranbury since moving to town in 2008. I have served on the Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School Board, the Cranbury Soccer Club Board, and the PTA since 2014. For nearly seven years, I have also helped lead the Cranbury Education Foundation Craft Show, contributing to one of our town’s most cherished traditions. My roots run deeper still—my mother once served as president of the Cranbury Business Association, and I grew up spending many afternoons on Main Street. Giving back to this community is both a passion and a responsibility I proudly embrace.
As an educator, I earned a Master’s in Education from Rutgers. I have taught in New Jersey public schools since 2002. My work has focused on students with special needs, multilingual learners, and gifted students. I have written district-wide curricula in multiple subjects and served as a mentor and trainer. My career has been guided by a commitment to excellence and equity for every student.
As a Board Member, I serve on the Policy and Curriculum Committees, where I bring together my experiences as a parent, community member, and educator. My philosophy is simple: students and families come first, and supporting educators is essential to their success.
Academic Excellence: Champion strong teaching, innovative programs, and the resources needed for every student to thrive.
School Safety: Ensure safe, welcoming, and supportive environments for all students and staff.
Educational Experiences: Expand opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to foster growth, creativity, and future readiness.
These priorities will be advanced through consistent review of school policies and curriculum, as well as ongoing communication with the Chief School Administrator.
As a teacher, I bring a unique perspective on how students learn and how schools function. My career has always been dedicated to making sure students are safe, achieving their academic potential, and experiencing a well-rounded education. Serving on the Board of Education is a natural extension of that work—allowing me to help shape policies and programs that support children and families across our community.
My experience on the Board of Education has given me a deeper appreciation for how complex the school budget truly is. Beyond the more visible expenses—such as staff salaries, health benefits, supplies, and utilities—our budget also includes transportation, facility maintenance, grant allocations, and student send/receive agreements, among many other line items.
One area that must be protected is our send/receive agreement with the Princeton Public School System. Careful planning around tuition and transportation rates is essential to ensure this agreement remains financially sustainable. This partnership provides Cranbury students with outstanding educational opportunities and is mutually beneficial to both districts. As a Board member, I am committed to working closely with our Business Administrator to manage this relationship responsibly and protect its long-term viability.
Looking ahead, I believe we should also consider investing in a “Safety and Engagement Officer” for Cranbury School. This idea came directly from feedback in the community’s Strategic Planning Survey and reflects both parent concerns and best practices already adopted in surrounding districts. While this position would require thoughtful budgeting and collaboration with the Cranbury Police Department, it would provide an additional layer of security while also fostering positive relationships between students and law enforcement. In today’s environment, this type of proactive investment in safety is not only prudent but necessary.
It is important to respect the “chain of command” when addressing disagreements with Board of Education policies. As community representatives, Board members serve as approachable “sounding boards” for parents and neighbors who wish to share issues, concerns, or even compliments.
At the same time, a Board member’s role is to uphold policy, evaluate the Chief School Administrator, and, when necessary, hire a Chief School Administrator. While I will always listen to residents, I encourage families to follow the proper procedure for resolving concerns:
1. First, contact your child’s teacher.
2. If needed, reach out to a supervisor or Vice Principal.
3. Finally, bring the matter to the Chief School Administrator.
When issues come before the Board in a formal setting, my decisions will always be guided by approved policies and regulations.
Schools have a fundamental responsibility to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for every child, regardless of immigration status. While schools must comply with federal and state laws, their highest priority should always be the well-being of students and their families.
Our schools should remain focused on education: teachers dedicated to teaching, administrators to leadership and governance, and students to learning. Parents must feel assured that the public school system’s role is to provide free and equitable educational opportunities — not to collaborate with ICE or any outside agency that could compromise the trust between families and their schools.
One of the most immediate—and exciting—issues ahead is the opening and use of the new Cranbury School Performing Arts Center. Careful oversight of the project’s finances will be essential to ensuring its successful completion and creating a vibrant space for the arts. While the center will first serve the more than 400 students and faculty at Cranbury School, the Board of Education will also have the important responsibility of establishing policies for potential community use, expanding its impact beyond the school to benefit the entire town.
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