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Nazareth Region II School Director

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    Melissa Kalinoski
    (Dem, Rep)

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    Wendy Whiteash
    (Dem, Rep)

Biographical Information

What do you view as the most important priorities of your school district and how would you pay for them?

Education Master's of Science
Occupation Stay at Home Mom
Qualifications background in mental health, past president/vp/webmaster Clippers, past webmaster for baseball & basketball, PTA
As your school board rep, I’ll prioritize academic equity, mental health support, strong educators, safe facilities, and community engagement. I’ll fight for fair funding, use grants wisely, and budget responsibly—always putting students, staff, and families first. This role is a responsibility I’m proud to carry for our community.
Education Master of Business Administration - Monmouth University; Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Penn State University
Occupation Consultant
Qualifications Over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles specializing in human resources, operations, and change management.
As a parent, I'm passionate about maintaining a level of educational excellence that challenges students to fulfill their potential. I represent fiscal responsibility. That doesn't mean I'm opposed to spending. Rather, let’s ensure we’re investing in the RIGHT tools and resources to achieve our goals. And, I'm committed to advocacy and intervention for mental health.