ELECT KATHY MILES KREATZ FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Hello, I am Kathy Kreatz, I‘m going to take a minute to introduce myself with a brief bio:

I’m a lifelong resident of Medford. I attended the Medford Public Schools and graduated from Medford High School with the class of 1986. My husband graduated one year earlier from the Medford Vocational Technical High School. My son Noah who is attending the Medford Vocational High School and enrolled in the Engineering Program. I am the chairman of the Engineering Advisory Committee at Medford Vocational Technical High School. After high school, I studied business administration at Suffolk University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1990.

I have an extensive background in business administration over the past 25 years. I have been employed continuously since the age of 15 when I got my first job working as a waitress at Brigham’s in Wellington Circle. While earning my degree at Suffolk University, I worked at: Kelly Services Payroll Center, Suffolk Law School Admissions Office, & waitressed at Friendly’s Restaurant.

Immediately earning my BSBA degree in 1990, I started a new career at State Street. I moved up the career chain from: Fund Accountant, then promoted to Auditor, and finally to Technical Specialist.

In 2003, I founded my own licensed family day-care in an effort to continue to work while spending more time with my family. By 2006, when my son had entered kindergarten, I was eager to return to workforce and I accepted a job with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System the pension plan for the Commonwealth’s Public School Educators.

My dedication and hard work has also been recognized by the organizations where I worked. Some of my Achievements are:

· In 1994 Nominated for Above and Beyond Award, for quality customer service.

· In 1999 at State Street, I received the Stars and Stripes Achievement Award for my participation in the EURO Conversion and Y2K.

· In 2000, I received a certificate of Recognition for Distinguished Accomplishments on the bug tracker team. No this was not for pest control, though I have been known to have a pretty good shot with the Raid canister. LOL All kidding aside as part of the bug tracker team, I worked with my colleagues to develop an online system to track help desk issues know as bugs.

· Finally in 2009, I was recognized with the “STAR” award. I received this award for exemplary performance at the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System in accordance with the core values.

As a member of the Medford School Committee:

· I shall work hard to ensure that our wonderful public schools continue to improve and to make the Medford Public schools exceptional for the children of tomorrow.

· As a parent I understand the needs of students, parents, teachers, and the community.

· I will work to understand your ideas and the needs of your children as a member of the Medford School committee

My closing note is to let you know as a School Committee Member:

I will work to ensure All students have strong foundation to support them in life an All students have an opportunity to reach their potential.

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH! Please share with your family and friends

I would really appreciate 1 of your six votes

Sincerely, Kathy Kreatz

Elect Kathy Kreatz School Committee 391 Fulton Street

Phone Number: cell 781-589-6691 Email: kathykreatz@ymail.com