West Haven Election: Kerry-Ann Murphy Running For Board Of Ed

WEST HAVEN, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in West Haven with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for the position of mayor, along with seats on the City Council, Board of Education and more.

West Haven Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Independent Kerry-Ann Murphy, 42, is running for election to the West Haven Board of Education.

Occupation: Special Education Teacher- Hamden High School

Family in government: No.

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

The quality of the education matters. Currently 17% of WH graduates are college ready. Not many more are prepared for the skill labor market. We need to improve the quality of education. One way is to implement a transition program for ALL students beginning in middle school; matching interest and talent and skills to possible career paths.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I am a parent, educator and resident. I know the struggles to seek the best educational opportunities. I am able to give a first-hand account of the challenges and successes within a school district. I am also a graduate of the district. I served on several committees and would like to see my works directly benefit my neighbors and community.

Accomplishments:

Served on a Board Selection committee. We were tasked with renewing the school charter with the State of Connecticut, Identifying, interviewing, and seating board members.

Other issues:

- Properly fund schools

- Transition program for all students

- Increase student understanding of IEP/ PPT process

- Establish community/youth center

- Give parents a choice for schools