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Gary J. Friedlander
2,762 Democratic/1,930 Republican votes
14.1/23.8%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Dickinson College, B.A.
- Villanova University School of Law, J.D.
- Drexel University, M.B.A., (Finance)
Priorities:
- Elimination of the Achievement Gap
- Maintaining strong education programming in an Act I Environment
- Fiscal responsibility with the budget
Lyn Kugel
3,708 Democratic/932 Republican votes
19.0/11.5%
Jerold J. Novick
2,664 Democratic/1,801 Republican votes
13.6/22.2%
- Occupation: Attorney/Real Estate Development
- Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science, 1981
- Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1984
- Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd, Director, 1996 - 2001, Chairman, Zoning Committee; Vice President
- Lower Merion School District, School Board Director, 2001 - present; Board President, Dec. 2002 - Dec. 2003
- PMC Property Group, Inc., 2004 - Present, General Counsel
Priorities:
- Improving Communications with the Public at Large
- Eliminating the Achievement Gap
- Reducing Rate of Spending Increases Relative to Peer Districts
Melissa Gilbert
3,102 Democratic/1,060 Republican votes
15.9/13.1%
- Occupation: Associate Professor
- Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Studies, Temple University
- 1993, PhD, Geography, Clark University
- 1991, MA, Geography, Clark University
- 1988, MA, Urban and Regional Studies, University of Sussex, UK (Fulbright Scholar)
- 1986, BA, Geography and Political Science, Clark University, Magna Cum Laude
- 1984-1985, London School of Economics, UK
Priorities:
- Improving and equalizing education for all students in Lower Merion School District
- Promoting fiscal responsibility while improving educational quality
- Increasing communication and providing transparency in decision-making
Fran Hoover
2,620 Democratic/920 Republican votes
13.4/11.4%
- Occupation: School Administrator
- MBA, Columbia University, Marketing/Finance, 1990
- BS, Florida A&M University, Accounting, 1985
- President, Board of Trustees, Ardmore Avenue Community Center
- Steering Committee, Coalition for Youth of Lower Merion and Narberth
- Board Member, Main Line Art Center
- Board of Trustees, Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Priorities:
- Maintain curricular and programming excellence by continuing to provide a rich educational experience that maximizes each student's potential.
- Exercise sound fiscal responsibility, control costs, and engage a financial plan that optimizes taxpayer investment.
- Support programs and strategies that will eliminate the achievement gap by fostering equity, inclusiveness and success for all students.
Peter Lee
2,358 Democratic/787 Republican votes
12.1/9.7%
- Occupation: Managing Consultant
- Managing Consultant, Synergy Inc.
- 1993 + BS Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Priorities:
- Improving and equalizing education for all students in Lower Merion School District
- Promoting fiscal responsibility while improving educational quality
- Increasing communication and providing transparency in decision-making
Ivan Haskell
2,312 Democratic/651 Republican votes
11.8/8.0%
- Occupation: Psychologist
- Administrator and Clinical Director, Children's Services Departments, Resources for Human Development
- 2002, PhD, Clinical/Community Psychology, University of South Carolina
- 1994, BS, Psychology, In Honors, Virginia Tech
Priorities:
- Improving and equalizing education for all students in Lower Merion School District
- Promoting fiscal responsibility while improving educational quality
- Increasing communication and providing transparency in decision-making
Ginny Salzer
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