ABOUT ME

I am honored to be a candidate for a fifth term on the Hillsborough Board of Education.  I hope the residents of our town will support my re-election on November 7th.   

The Board has many challenges that require experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable, caring, and independent Board members.  I have spent most of my life in public service and I know how to get things done efficiently and effectively.  As a Board member, I have a record of accomplishment, accessibility, and decision-making based on values and equity.  I work hard and never rubber-stamp anything.  I am deeply concerned about all of the children of our district, and want each one to have the best possible future.

During my twelve years on the Board, I served three years as Vice President and earned the designations of Master Board Member and Certificated Board Member from the NJ School Boards Association. I currently chair the Education Committee and previously chaired the Communication Committee.  I served on the Governance, Curriculum, Finance, Personnel, Policy, Operations, and Facilities Committees as well.  I am also the President of the Board of Directors of the Somerset County Educational Services Commission which provides special education and alternative education programs, shared services to all school districts, and a brand new Career Center for vocational training.

My priorities as a Board member are to:

• Provide a high-quality, well-rounded education that allows all students to reach their maximum potential;
• Improve our curriculum, class offerings, and student achievement levels;
• Maintain reasonable class sizes;
• Provide additional resources for those who need them;
• Recruit and retain the best teachers and support staff;
• Encourage the infusion of technology, 21^st century skills, and global understanding;
• Balance needs with the realities of the economy;
• Create credible, responsible budgets that maximize instruction and minimize administrative costs;
• Assure that our facilities are clean, "green," safe, and secure;
• Strengthen communication with the public through our web site, e-newsletters, electronic alerts, social media, online surveys, and special programs.

My experience also includes serving as former President and Treasurer of the independent Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board.  I have co-chaired Project Graduation and participated in a full range of school, club, and sports activities as a volunteer.  Professionally, I served as Hillsborough’s Township Administrator, preceded by a career in New York City Government as a high level administrator and public policy advisor.  I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Communication and a Master's Degree in Public Administration.  Personally, I have been blessed with a wonderful husband, Lloyd (a teacher for 40 years), an awesome son, Lenny (currently attending Mayo Clinic School of Medicine), great stepsons Marc and David (successful Hillsborough graduates), great daughters-in-law Betsey and Nachama, and six beloved grandchildren. 

A community is defined, in great part, by its schools.  Hillsborough is recognized throughout the state and country for having high-performing, low-cost schools, and this benefits all of our residents.  I am proud to be a Board member working to keep our schools strong and I would be proud to continue to serve our community and our children.  I welcome your support on Tuesday, November 7^th.   Thank you so much!