Oyster River School Board member for nine years
Most experienced on the current board — currently Chairman 2001-2002
Delegate to the NH School Board Association
Member of the Facilities Committee and Guild liaison for school board
Work currently as a reading volunteer at Moharimet Elementary School
Instrumental in initiating DARE program at ORMS & School Resource Officer at ORHS
Volunteer for the ORHS girls varsity soccer and basketball programs
Assistant Town Moderator of Durham
Served on Board of Selectmen, former chair of Durham Town Council
Volunteer at church thrift shop & the Durham Main Street program
Durham Police Department employee for nine years
I bring a unique perspective to the school board, because I attended Durham schools, as did both of my children. Three of my grandchildren are now the third generation of my family to attend Oyster River schools. I care deeply for this community and its future, while serving in a number of leadership roles. My husband, Tommy, was maintenance supervisor and the electrician for the school district for 18 years, which gave me a good understanding of the daily operations of the schools. I look forward to another school board term as a "doer." I am in the schools on a daily basis, and plan to continue to listen to our students, our community members, and to search for solutions that are as cost-effective as possible. I will be sensitive to class size, space and technology needs for the district, but that does not mean I will throw money at problems. Instead, I will face the problems and look for solutions that are cost-effective. Decisions must be made in the interests of the students’ educational needs, and balanced by the financial means of the community.
As a school board member, I see myself as a leader in the search for better public education. I am committed to providing the leadership that will set the course for our schools for the 21st century. Together we can make a difference in the quality of education and in the lives of our children.