My 2020 campaign was a five-month exercise in standing up for what I believe in. I centered my message around all aspects of health and wellness, with a focus on mental health, and openly shared my struggles with depression. This was hard and required courage. It was...
From day one, I will offer fresh energy and enthusiasm as I embrace working as part of a team to better our schools and community. With advanced degrees in social work and public health and professional experience as a counselor, health educator, and mental health...
First, serving on the BOE will allow me to learn so much more about the extraordinary and diverse array of families that make up our remarkable community, hailing from all over the region and world. I will welcome this opportunity to learn more about the diverse...
The Board’s role in fiscal oversight is explicitly circumscribed by both policy and law. Furthermore, the Office of Business and Finance, led by CFO Mary Jo Gruber, is staffed by talented and credentialed financial professionals who work closely with the...
I am an effective communicator and a critical thinker, two strengths that are essential to a collective decision-making process. As a former counselor, I understand the value of listening and making sure every voice is welcomed and fairly considered. I will reflect on...
While I will remain committed to advocating for social-emotional, and physical health, our district’s continued work towards achieving true racial equity, as well as implementing the strategic plan, two issues will dominate the 2021-22 school year. The first, is...
I have extensive experience working with our schools and community organizations. This includes: PAC.ED – Steering Committee; Glenridge PTO – Art Room Coordinator; Community Coalition for Student Safety – Co-leader; Wydown Community and Character...
I am motivated to apply for this position on the Board of Education by similar, but not identical concerns and beliefs that drove my 2020 campaign in which I received 1,200 votes, just nine short of David Gulick. During the campaign, I put much of my life on hold,...
I’m incredibly proud of my list of official endorsers including former mayors, Clayton School Board Members, and current community members from all 6 schools in our District. Vote Christine Win on Tuesday, June 2nd! FORMER CLAYTON MAYORS Linda Goldstein –...
I’ve been reading the stories of dear friends, neighbors, and strangers who I’ll never meet from all around the world. Varied verses followed by the same hooks: these are trying…unprecedented…uncertain times. I understand the fear and recognize the feverish beat of...
