Pickard Best For School Committee

To North Andover Voters

I have known and worked with Helen Pickard for over 6 years. I can definitely say Helen will be getting one of my 2 votes for School Committee on March 28th.

I believe we need someone who has experienced the North Andover schools, from kindergarten to graduation. There will be an experience gap when Stan Limpert and I leave the committee, as we were the only committee members whose children had completed the "end to end" public school experience. Helen is the only candidate who also has that experience with North Andover schools.

Helen shows community involvement as a regular attendee and contributor at town meetings. She regularly attends School Committee meetings and provides useful public comments. I find her insights and thoughtful questions a refreshing complement to the discussions.

Helen is a strong supporter of arts curriculum through her work In the North Andover Music Association, has volunteered at all levels in our school system, and is active at other non-profit education-oriented groups in town.

Helen wants the best for those served by our public schools. Her experience as a teacher and administrator Is an additional perspective to help our schools. She's committed to all students and parents receive equitable treatment, and access the best education possible. Her understanding of systems, interpersonal skills, collaborative nature, commitment to communication and process make her an outstanding candidate for school committee.

Please join me and "Pick Pickard".

Brian Gross

North Andover School Committee