Get To Know Garwood School Candidate: Maureen Scepkowski

GARWOOD, NJ — Maureen Scepkowski is one of the five candidates running for election in the contested Garwood School Board election being held on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

There are five candidates vying for three three-year seats on the board with candidates including: Mary Ann Kjetsaa, Maureen Scepkowski, Joseph Miceli, Ralph Trentacosta and Denise Ridente.

Maureen Scepkowski

As a resident of Garwood for almost 12 years, I would like to serve my community as a member of the Board of Education. With three children enrolled in our school, I know firsthand the challenges in education today. For the last 22 years, I have served as both an elementary school teacher and grades K-12 district technology coach. With Masters degrees in reading and supervision, I value ongoing professional learning for all educators to positively impact student learning.

My priorities include ensuring that our school moves in the right direction as our town changes and grows while balancing the need to maximize our limited resources and remain fiscally responsible to our taxpayers.

I will support research-based educational initiatives and a school environment that supports every student reaching their fullest potential. I will also support professional development opportunities for our teachers to continue to learn best practices to use in the classroom. I believe that excellent teachers are the key to an outstanding school system and an excellent school is the foundation of a strong community.

I appreciate the support that a community can provide to its children, through responsible and forward-thinking Board representatives, to ensure that students graduate with the technology and problem-solving skills to compete in a global economy. I am a supporter of a well-rounded educational experience for children that include strong foundational and enriching opportunities in literacy and STEM as well as in extracurricular clubs and sports. I believe that every child should have experiences both inside and outside of the classroom to learn and grow.

I welcome the opportunity to serve our community and will only have the best interest of our children and taxpayers at heart. I will bring enthusiasm, a passion for learning and positivity to this position. With your support on Nov. 6, I will serve as your representative to support one of the cornerstones of our community.

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