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Our population is changing, the needs of our students and their families are changing. Our daughter Penelope will attend kindergarten at Horace Mann Elementary starting next year.I believe in building institutions that have a lasting positive impact on local communities, which is reflected in my volunteer work as treasurer for the South Jersey Young Democrats, Communications Chair for the Cherry Hill Democratic Committee and Commissioner for the Camden County Mosquito Commission. It is no secret that the decisions we make at the board table are often difficult and at times unpopular. Before the aforesaid role, Sanjay worked in several Fortune 500 companies as a project team lead and software developer. We need to ensure we are providing a healthy school environment that is safe and nurturing for all students. In Cherry Hill, there are three seats that will become available, as the terms for Board President Lisa Saidel and Board Members Eric Goodwin and Carol Matlack expire in January. State Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D., Camden), who represents Cherry Hill, plans to introduce a bill that would bar districts from denying a meal to a student because of a delinquent meal account. We seek to build the future we envision for our community now verses waiting until our children are older.Critical decisions are being made in our district that have significant financial and educational impacts. Passing this bond will be the most important thing that the board will do over the next few years, it will allow us to move forward with the most important issues some of which include: security, infrastructure and continuing to proved the best possible education for all of our students.My background in business brings a unique perspective to the table. As a board member, it is crucial to separate the outside distractions from the facts in order to ensure that all students’ needs are being met. Tomorrow is the big day! I hope to be an example to others to “use their voice” and find the best pathways possible for them to be advocates for their children and compliment their child’s education in a positive direction.Clubs/Organizations you belong to: Recording Secretary, Cherry Hill Public Schools Character Education Equity and Cultural Proficiency Committee; Kilmer Representative Special Education Parent Advisory Group; Trustee, Cherry Hill Education Foundation; Member of Barclay and Kilmer PTAs. Dreamstime / MCT . My background and experience provide the insight to ask critical questions to ensure that our programs are inclusive of all student needs, from ELL to special education to talented and gifted. She said parents were notified repeatedly but have not paid the fees. In addition, my career skill set is a mirror to the skills that will be necessary to be the best board of education member.If elected, I plan to work with the board of education team members to continue to suggest and move forward on best practices that will push our district to continue its upward path of success. We believe that our goals can be achieved if: There exists a cooperative effort between home and school It was after graduating college and becoming a single mother at only 24 years old that I realized my passion for working with youth and families. I have been responsible for building boards and committee members, as well as leading these same groups as they serve our YMCA. I believe our schools’ greatest assets are their extremely passionate and qualified teachers. In 2018, I met with Dr. Lamont Repollet, New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner, to share data on our schools as a parent and advocate. Now that my daughter is entering kindergarten, I believe it is my civic duty to be involved in her education and ensure that all families raising children in our town are able to achieve their best possible educational outcomes.To accomplish this goal, we must work together with area stakeholders to invest in our schools in a way that will attract young families to our town. Given this responsibility, I immediately started contributing and engaging in the community conversation. Their siblings have all attended and graduated from the incredible Cherry Hill Public Schools. I received a bachelor’s in chemical and master’s in environmental engineering from Drexel University.I am running for the board of education because I know firsthand the life changing impact of a good education.

Developing more community partnerships could strengthen our schools and provide much-needed resources. My focus for the next two years will be to continue to work with all stakeholders to develop and pass a bond, which I think is crucial to the district’s vision.