Running for Methacton School Board Director was not something
I had consciously planned to do at this time, but after learning about the many
issues that face our school system and our community, I realized that I had
strong interest in these matters. After
giving this decision much thought, I realized that I am at a point in my life where I understand the importance of the board,
both to the school system itself and the community at large, and I want to make
a difference.
By now you have probably read what Michael, Andrea and Kim
wrote about why they are running for Methacton School Board Director and you’re
able to see why it was an easy decision for me to join forces with them to form
the C.A.R.E. team. For those of you who
have read my bio, you may have noticed that issues concerning children and
families have been the focus of my adult life, both professionally and
personally. I see being a school board director
as an extension of this commitment. As a school board director, I would be able
to help improve children’s education, making them more excited and confident as
they go to college or start their careers, transitioning into young adulthood
with quality values that will inspire those around them.
Methacton School District is one of the largest employers in
our community. The fiscal health of the
school system and the decisions it makes affect us all. I
would like to work to improve the board’s relationship with both Lower Providence
and Worcester township residents so that we can work together instead of having
long, drawn out, expensive legal battles over things such as lights and digital
signs. Given that our board is in a leadership role in our school district and
community, I think it’s time that the composition of the board incorporated new
membership to reflect diversity of thought and experience, improved
transparency and communication with the community, careful study of relevant issues, and
consideration of a broad range of solutions to a variety of problems . Calling
out a financial debt crisis in a letter to an editor is not being a leader;
it’s simply looking for excuses. A
leader would approach that communication describing the school debt as a
challenge and also provide solutions in the same communication. The other 499
Pennsylvania school districts have to deal with the same challenges including
financial limitations, growing employee expenses, etc. The current Methacton School Board has chosen
to take an approach to these challenges that have created significant ill will
with the community…that needs to change.
When my wife and I bought our first home in Worcester Township
17 years ago, we specifically sought out Methacton School District as the ideal
location to start and raise our family.
We plan to remain residents of this community for the rest of our lives
and are committed to making positive contributions in whatever ways
possible. Please consider voting for me
and my outstanding C.A.R.E. team running mates in the upcoming primary in May
as well as in the general election in November.
Your votes for the school board director position will have a
significant impact on our community for years to come, and I would very much
like to be a part of positive change.