Woodbury's Tikva Rose Bids for Region 14 Board of Education Seat

The following is Woodbury resident Tikva Rose's submitted Letter of Intent to run for the Region 14 Board of Education. Region 14 residents will go to the polls on June 30:

June 9, 2020

Dear Ms. Morgan and members of the Board of Education,

I am writing to express my intention to run as a candidate representing Woodbury in the upcoming Board of Education election. If elected, I intend to serve my community by supporting children and their needs and reinforcing educational excellence in any way I can.

I was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, served in the Israeli military and graduated with high honors from Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Communications. I relocated to the United States to work at a NYC-based Israeli bank.

I always possessed a passion for education as a means of improving people’s lives and this, paired with my love for children, led me to change my career and pursue a Master’s degree in Education. I hold dual teaching certifications in childhood education and in special education both in New York State and in Connecticut, and over the past 15 years have taught a range of students, from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, both in public and private schools.

Since 2018 I am employed with the Newtown Public Schools and currently teach 7th and 8th-grade students at the Newtown Middle School, working directly with students impacted by the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy. Additionally I am involved in local organizations which serve the student population, such as the local Brownies troop, Temple B’nai Israel in Southbury where I teach the 7th grade and the MES PTO where I serve as vice president.

As a Region 14 parent with children in the elementary level and as a special educator, I am aware of the ever-evolving needs of the student population, especially during a time when learning may continue to take place outside the schools. Both the happiness and well-being of our children, and of our community as a whole, are of utmost importance to me. Additionally, my background in finance may prove helpful when considering matters such as the budget, financial goal-setting and the annual audit.

I would be honored to serve the community and our children as a member of the Board of Education and look forward to bringing my energy, enthusiasm and love of learning to the table.

With gratitude and respect,

Tikva Rose