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Happily married to a wonderful man, my husband Michael grew up in Westborough and is a business owner in town. Our roots run deep in this town, and I can’t think of a better way to give back to the community than by giving voice to all parents and students through my involvement on the school committee.

Jakub Moskal

with disabilities in a school setting. Being bilingual I can also relate to the many bilingual children in our district who, like me once, have to access education in a second language. I also see the impact that the pandemic had on my own children and I would love to help reduce the gap that was created during the remote/hybrid learning period. My wife’s work experience has allowed me to better understand how the schools operate and what is the teachers’ perspective on various policies. Finally, the recent rise of disruptive technologies creates many challenges to our educational system and I would love to bring my professional expertise to help shape the direction in which Westborough is responding to it.

Sarah J. Shamsuddin

Why are you running for School Committee?

I am running for School Committee because I would like to give back to the town I grew up in and the town that my children are now growing up in. When I was attending Westborough schools, I was one of a very small number of minority children. I believe there should be minority representation on the School Committee as we know this to be a growing population. My background in legal studies gives me a valuable skill set for the committee in negotiating contracts and analyzing applicability of state law as it relates to our schools and town charter. Equally as important, I would like to set an example for my children as well as other children so they know that the way to make an impact in our society is to engage.

How to vote Westborough’s annual town election will take place on March 14.

First, say a little bit about yourself.

I was born in Poland when it was still a communist country and I quickly learned the value and importance of free speech and education. As a computer engineering Ph.D. student, I worked briefly as a teaching assistant and later as a research assistant until I finished my degree. In 2012, my wife and I moved to Westborough mainly because of its great school rankings. We have three sons that are currently enrolled in Westborough, and my wife is a paraeducator at Mill Pond. Westborough has been a tremendous support to our son who was diagnosed as hard of hearing and placed out-of-district for a few years. For the past 15 years, I have been working for a small R&D company with a strong focus on AI. I am also volunteering as a soccer coach, WYSA field director, and webmaster for the cub and boy scouts in Westborough.

Why are you running for School Committee?

I owe this service to our town which has been an incredible support to my family. I can relate to parents who face the challenges that come

First, say a little bit about yourself.

My name is Sarah J. Shamsuddin and I have been a Westborough resident for many years. I attended elementary, middle and high school in Westborough. I continued on to complete my bachelor’s degree and moved closer to Boston with my husband to attend law school and start a family.

We have three daughters in WPS. My youngest daughter is in 5th grade at Mill Pond. My older two children are in high school; one is a freshman and the eldest is a junior. It amazes me that some of the teachers that taught me are still in the Westborough school system and are now teaching my children.

I have been practicing law for about 16 years. After moving back to Westborough approximately three years ago I decided to open an office downtown. I found a great spot in the Rotary and have been there for the past six months.

The polls will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the precincts in town vote at Westborough High School.

The School Committee is one of two contested races on the ballot for Westborough voters. There are four candidates running for a three-year term on the Trustees of the Public Library and two candidates running for a one-year term.

There are also uncontested races for Town Moderator, Planning Board, Select Board, Town Clerk and Trustees of Soldiers Memorials. For more information, visit https://www.town.westborough.ma.us/town-clerk.

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