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Director of IT & Operations
Parenting special-needed children taught me firsthand the importance of strong public schools, specialized support programs, and responsive, inclusive education policies. Navigating the complexities of special education services, particularly Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), transformed me into an enthusiastic advocate for accessible, tailored education for all children. Through close collaboration with teachers and school administrators, I have seen the difference dedicated educational support makes in children's lives.
My professional journey has consistently involved solving complex challenges, managing resources effectively, and fostering clear communication—skills that I will leverage on behalf of students, parents, and staff.
I believe the need for transparency, open dialogue, and active collaboration among parents, teachers, administrators, and the school board are essential. I pledge to advocate strongly for educators and families alike, ensuring their voices and concerns are genuinely heard and effectively addressed.
• Strengthening cybersecurity measures district-wide to ensure student privacy and safety and expanding resources and specialized support for students with special educational needs.
• Promoting flexible and personalized learning strategies rather than outdated, rigid educational approaches
• Increasing transparency and collaboration within the district by creating clearer, more responsive communication channels between parents, teachers, and school administrators.
I feel my professional and community experiences are both unique and multi-dimensional. First, I was an adjunct professor for over 6 years at Cabrini University. During my time there, I not only taught classes but also built new ones never offered prior. Next, I served as Board Member of Saint Anastasia's Endowment, where we managed and raised funds for various school needs ranging from tuition help to technology initiatives. Third, I am an entrepreneur that was a founding partner of a successful finance firm launched three years ago.
When taken together, I have a rich set of experiences ranging from businessperson to teacher. I feel these varying perspectives will be additive when collaborating with the School Board.
A democratic approach works best in sunlight, not the shadows. The School Board meetings are open to the public, and also live-streamed. I would continue to support this transparency.
One other key element to restoring public trust is having humility and an open mind. I do not feel we have a monopoly on good ideas and want to channel the ones I hear into the Board discussions. The Marple Newtown community is brimming with talented people. We should harness this strength. Trust can be strengthened when the community knows its voice matters.
My top priority is to be a louder voice for all the strengths of the Marple Newtown School District. There is such a talented student body. They have undertaken initiatives such as a School Dance-a-thon, and their mock trial team has advanced the furthest in school history. This is a small subset. Other superlatives include having the Superintendent of the Year with Tina Kaine, a distinctive honor voted on by her peers. There are so many positives with the school, and I want to make sure the community knows.
My other priorities include harnessing my decades of financial experience to make sound budgetary decisions. I also want to make sure the community knows they can come to me to share new ideas and concerns.
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