Medford Election Profile: Mea Quinn Mustone For School Committee

MEDFORD, MA — Medford's municipal election Nov. 5 will send six people to the School Committee out of a pool of 10 candidates. Mea Quinn Mustone, 43, is one of five current committee members running for re-election.

Mustone is the coordinator of First Year Experience at Malden Catholic High School. She lives in Medford with her husband, Tim, and their six children.

Mustone has a masters degree from Boston College.

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The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The maintenance of Medford High School.

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

I have 5 children enrolled in Medford Public Schools, one at Medford High School, two at the Andrews Middle School and two at the Roberts Elementary School.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform:

Review our elementary Math curriculum and our middle school Science curriculum.

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

Advocating for full time Kindergarten aides in every classroom. Lobbying and purchasing a new elementary Science curriculum. Promoting a more green approach to our food service department including ending use of styrofoam trays and supporting composting . Strongly supporting free breakfast in all our schools. Working with the Greater Boston Food Bank and the

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

My entire life my dad, Peter, has told me that when I am struggling I should "sleep on it and the answer will find you tomorrow." This advice has served me well!

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I think my role as a school committee is to listen to parent's concerns and help find a way together to find an answer and or a solution.