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Westchester County, NY May 19, 2009 Election
Member, Board of Education; Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Voter Information

3 Year Term. Salary: None

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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Giuseppina Miller Click here for more information about this candidate

  • Occupation: Stay at home mother
  • Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Chemical Engineering
  • President, CET PTA (2006-2008)
  • President, Croton Community Nursery School (2001-2003)
  • Science Enrichment Coordinator - Peekskill High School (part time 2000-2006)
  • AYSO soccer coach (2001-2005)
  • Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) since 2005
Priorities:
  • It is important to me to keep the budget under control while not eliminating academic programs
  • I would like to collaborate and improve communication with the community including village government, the PTA's and CHEF.
  • Since I have experience in math and science, I want to see these academic areas given the attention our literacy and foreign language programs have.
Lisa Wolland Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Occupation: Appellate Attorney
  • St. John's University, J.D., 1993
  • Cornell University, B.A., 1989
  • CET Building Planning Council - member
  • CET-PTA Coffee with Principal, co-chair
  • Temple Israel -- committees & fundraising
  • Former Assistant District Attorney
Priorities:
  • Meeting all children's educational needs by giving them the tools to master their core subjects, while challenging them individually.
  • Exploring ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of our children's education.
  • Improving communication between the District and the community.
Andrea M. Furey Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Occupation: Non-profit Project Manager and Communications Specialist
  • Co-Founder and Co-President SEPTA 2003-2008
  • Co-Producer, Middle School Musical, Aladdin, 2009
  • Marketing Consultant, The Croton Cortlandt Center of the Arts since 2008
  • Girl Scouts, Assistant Leader Troop 1198 since 2004
  • Publicity Committee, Croton Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) Under the Stars Event since 2006
  • Communications Manager and Director of National Art Programs, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1989-2006
Priorities:
  • Economic sustainability for our school system.
  • An excellent education appropriate to the needs of each student in preparation for a changing world economy.
  • Improved, proactive and diversified communication about the schools activities and priorities for the entire Croton and Educational communities.
Lisa Grinberg McManus Click here for more information about this candidate
  • BA Cornell University
  • PTA President, CET and PVC
  • Parent Rep to Building Planning Council, CET and PVC
  • Parent Rep to 2004 Strategic Long Range Planning Committe
  • Chairman of the Elections
  • AYSO and Croton Little League volunteer
Priorities:
  • Continue to develop our educational and arts programs while keeping costs under control. Strengthen our relationships with the larger community.
  • Prepare our students to succeed in a complex, hi-tech, global society. Provide enriched opportunities for students to distinguish themselves, shine.
  • Raise expectations for our children both academically and personally, teaching tolerance, empathy, and community values.
Lisa Cohen Click here for more information about this candidate
  • Occupation: Full Time Mom
  • Arizona State University, B.S., 1986
  • International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees-member
  • Croton Harmon Education Foundation, Board of Directors
  • PTA/SEPTA-member
  • Former Theatrical Electrician
  • Former Purchasing Agent
Priorities:
  • Providing students in our district with quality education for a fair price
  • Providing open lines of communication between the Board and district residents
  • Seeking funding for education to supplement taxpayer revenue

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