Westborough School Committee candidates share their platforms

WESTBOROUGH –Westborough voters will soon head to the polls for the annual town election.

The election is scheduled for March 14, and the ballot features contested races for Library Board of Trustees and School Committee. This week features a portion of the responses from School Committee candidates. There are three candidates for two seats. Read their full responses online at CommunityAdvocate.com...

past co-president of Fales School Association and former substitute teacher in the system, I always took an active role in my children’s education right down to coaching their volleyball and tennis teams. As an educator, I wore many hats including department chair, mentor and literary advisor.

Why are you running for School Committee?

For me, it’s all about the children. With a seat on the school committee, I will play an active role in assessing programs and policies that ensure a quality education, that develop critical thinking skills, and that focus on academics. I bring to the table my experience as a parent who had children in Westborough schools as well as my expertise as a teacher. In holding this unique position, I am able to collaborate with compassion and understanding.

First, say a little bit about yourself.

Along with love for the written word, children have always had a special place in my heart, so I combined the two and became an educator, but not before raising two beautiful daughters. A long