Milford Candidate Profile: Nicole Wasson For School Board

MILFORD, CT — Milford's election season is heating up and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to get their name on the ballot for the city's municipal election. One of those contested races is the race for the Board of Education.

Milford Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Nicole Wasson is running for election to the Board of Education and is running as a Democrat in the second-district.

Are you running for office in Milford? Contact Brian McCready at brian.mccready@patch.com for information on being featured in a candidate's profile and submitting campaign announcements to Milford Patch.

Family: *

Parents: Meg & Ray Wasson (lifelong Milford Residents)
Sisters: Molly & Cassie Wasson

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? *No

Education: *

M.A. Public Administration- UConn Hartford
B.A. Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies UConn Storrs

Occupation: *

I am currently the Campus Coordinator for Students with Disabilities at UConn Stamford. I work with students with a wide range of disabilities to determine and assist in the provision of academic and residential accommodations. I also teach a class for first year students that focuses on topics like becoming an active member of the community, time management & organization, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: *

This is the first time I am running for election, and very excited!

Campaign Website: *

https://milforddemocrats.com/

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. *

My goal as a Board of Education member is to ensure that Milford continues to climb the ranks of being one of the top education systems in Connecticut. I think Milford should continue to evaluate current practice, learn about new and best practices and make decisions that will benefit students as individuals. I think it is important to consider how even the smallest decision will impact every different type of student/learner. Our students should be graduating from Milford Public Schools as critical thinkers that are able to self advocate. Whether they are pursing college, military, a trade or personal endeavors it is imperative that we make sure they are gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? *

My eagerness to learn and have an impact- as well as my education/experience. This will be my first time running for election. With my passion and background being in education, I want to learn all that I can about Milford Public Schools and the BOE. I then want to use my education and experience to help make impactful decisions that will allow the Milford school system to continue to grow and achieve.

Throughout graduate school I studied topics including policy analysis, public finance and budgeting, and theory and management of public sectors. I believe theses give me a solid foundation to build upon in this position. I also work with students from many (if not most) school districts in CT.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Kindness is powerful