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Montgomery County, PA May 17, 2011 Election
Director; Abington School District; Democratic Party Voter Information

4 Year Term.

This contest will only appear on Democratic party ballots.

Results as of Aug 30 6:58pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (39/39)
(12 Total Other Write-In Votes 0.08%)
Candidates (Vote for 5)
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Andrea A. Trainer 2,671 votes 17.79%

  • Party: Democratic, Republican
Robyn M. Tucker 2,422 votes 16.13%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
Michele R. Tinsman Click here for more information about this candidate 2,311 votes 15.39%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
  • Occupation: School Director/Student
  • A.S. Business Administration, Montgomery County Community College
  • Currently enrolled B.S. Finance/Economics, West Chester University
  • Vice President, Joint Operating Committee, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
  • Member, Abington Human Relations Advisory Council
  • Member, Abington Community Taskforce
  • Member, Abington School Board 8 years
Priorities:
  • Continue to provide an outstanding education for all students in a fiscally responsible manner
  • Continue to advocate for strong public schools
  • Continue to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the taxpayers of Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
Jeannette F. Maitin Click here for more information about this candidate 2,217 votes 14.77%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
  • Occupation: Special Education Consultant
  • Radcliffe College B.A. 1949
  • Temple University M.A. Special Education 1963
  • MCIU Board secretary
  • Abington School Board Director 8 years
  • Montgomery County BH/DD Board Member
  • CEC Outstanding Service Award
Priorities:
  • Maintaining Abington's high quality of education in the face of State funding cuts
  • Responding to community requests and needs
  • Ensuring that all graduates leave with proper preparation for futher education/careers
Susan D. Arnhold Click here for more information about this candidate 2,184 votes 14.55%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
  • Occupation: School Director
  • B.A., Temple University
  • Board of Trustees, Montgomery County Community College
  • Parenting Educator, Center for Parenting Education
  • ASD Representative, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Legislative Council
  • Member, Abington Human Relations Advisory Committee
  • Abington School Board Director, 5 years
Priorities:
  • Ensure the academic excellence of all schools in the Abington School District with fiscal integrity
  • Work to maintain and support the availability of an excellent public education for the children of Abington and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Continue to be cognizant of the needs and interests of the residents of Abington and Rockledge
Virginia Capitolo 795 votes 5.30%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
Stephen M. Specht Click here for more information about this candidate 760 votes 5.06%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
  • Occupation: Paramedic
  • Paramedic and Law Enforcement Officer
  • Special Education Advocate in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks County
  • Parent of Special Needs Children
  • Co-Chair, Right to Education Task Force
  • Assistant Cubmaster, Pack 802, Boy Scouts of America
  • Member of Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Priorities:
  • High Quality Education For All Students
  • Encouraging and Embracing Parent Involvement
  • Ending the Achievement Gap for All Students
John Ambrose 711 votes 4.74%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
David Good Click here for more information about this candidate 529 votes 3.52%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican
  • Occupation: Civil Engineer (PE)
  • Drexel University, BS in Civil Engineering
  • Delaware CCC, AA in Engineering Tech
  • Delaware CCC, AA in Architecture Tech
  • Ohio State University, BS Psychology
  • Abington Planning Com. Board Member
  • Worldwide Engineering Service and Testing
Priorities:
  • Education which prepares students to excel in a world economy
  • Respectful, clean and secure learning environment for students
  • Reasonable educational costs to the Abington tax payers
Bryant Geating 402 votes 2.68%
  • Party: Democratic, Republican

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