Candidate for
School Director; Wissahickon School District

My 16 years as a director has provided me with an in-depth knowledge of every aspect of our district operations; valuable experience that no other candidate brings to the position. During my tenure I have served on and/or chaired every board standing committee (Curriculum/Technology, Policy, Finance, & Facilities/Transportation). Some of the Ad-hoc committees on which I served evaluated options like merit pay, ADA, security and enrollment needs. I have worked with staff and community members on committees addressing issues like strategic planning, redistricting and class size. Currently I am the Board Vice President, chair of the Curriculum/Technology committee and a board representative on each of the three teams that negotiates our staff contracts and on the co-curricular committee.

There are many accomplishments of which I am proud. Some include: curriculum review for every subject, K-12, resulting in consistency, continuity and the teaching of material that is aligned with state standards; a nationally-recognized staff development program that provides professional staff with "master teachers" who help implement new curriculum, improve classroom instruction & integrate technology into lessons; and the development of a 5-year capital project budget which helps plan for major expenditures. Personally I championed the Reading/Literacy and Writing initiatives which focus efforts to ensure that both are integral components of all curricular areas. Over the years I have supported the modernization of all our facilities as well as numerous "go-green" projects. As Vice President, I've helped develop budgets that have required no tax increase in 3 of the past 4 years.

My husband, Chris, and I have resided in Whitpain Township for 31 yrs. Our 3 children are products of the Wissahickon schools, attending grades K-12.

In the past, I served for 7 yrs on the Whitpain Township Park & Rec Board. I was an active volunteer in the Whitpain Rec Assoc for nearly 20 years, first as a Board member and treasurer, then as a field hockey committee member, commissioner and coach.

I received the Outstanding Board Member award in 1997 from the Montco Taxpayers' Consortium. In Oct.2001 I received Whitpain Twp's Outstanding Citizen of the Month award for my volunteer efforts.