East Windsor Candidate Profile: Elizabeth LeBorious, School Board

EAST WINDSOR, CT — The 2023 municipal election season is heating up in East Windsor, and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Windsor Locks-East Windsor Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Name: Elizabeth LeBorious

How old will you be as of Election Day? did not answer

What city or town do you live in? East Windsor

What office are you seeking? Board of Education

Party affiliation: Democrat

Education: BA Elms College Education, continuing education, UConn School of Social Work, Master Trainer, Cornell University

What is your occupation?

Educator/ Project Director, Family Engagement. 30 years managing youth leadership and family engagement programs.

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Married 52 years, 3 children, 2 grandchildren

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

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Current Member East Windsor Board of Education, Former, Commissioner EW Housing Authority, Greater Together Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, chair, Enfield Cultural Arts Commission, Juvenile Review Board, North Central Mental Health, Child Crisis Advisory Committee.

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I am committed to helping provide pathways for student success. Schools must be places where children can thrive.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is \_\_\_, and this is what I intend to do about it.

I will continue to seek open communication and transparency among board members, school staff, students, families, and our community.

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

I have spent my entire professional career developing policy and best practices on a statewide level in family literacy, positive youth development, and family engagement. This experience has prepared me to be a vital contributor as a member of the Board of Education.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Review policy and procedures involved in the preparation, dissemination, and adoption of school budgets. Also, ensure that the budget process is continuously evaluated to ensure education needs are being met.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

My background as a parent, classroom teacher, statewide policy leader and manager for youth leadership, early literacy, and family engagement prepares me to serve on the East Windsor Board of Education.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I will always put students first.