Whitpain Township Committeewoman seeks Wissahickon School Board Seat

Political Views

• Republican, cross-filed as  Democratic Strong desire to decrease taxes
• Wants the size of government decreased

Positions Held:

• Whitpain Township Committeewoman for four years
• Tax Advisor at HR Block currently
• Senior Programmer Analyst for Accenture at SEI Financial Services for 14 years
• Principal Programmer at UNISYS

Issues of Focus:

• Control spending – by looking at what may be decreased in the budget, Ullery explains.  She says she has seen the general budget, but not the detailed budget approved May 9 by the school board.  “I would look to see if maintenance costs or bussing costs could be cut.  I know some bus routes have already been consolidated with other districts to save money.”
• Keep taxes low – “In the short term, I would look at spending to see what costs might be decreased,” Ullery says.  “Down the road, if inflation increases, we must be realistic that taxes might be increased,” she says.  Ullery makes clear she would vote against a tax increase, if other costs could be cut instead.
• Maintain quality of education -- Ullery says she wants to “keep art and music programs because they are integral to education and students’ gifts.”  She adds, “I want to give equal opportunity to the jocks playing sports, and encourage students, whatever their endeavors may be.”

Accomplishments:

• Worked many years as a computer programmer analyst, using problem-solving skills to find solutions
• Developed the ability to see:  “The whole and the part,” as a computer programmer analyst, Ullery says. “I looked at the big picture and the details,” and “considered how changing one thing affects things on the other side,” she explains.
• Captain of her Blue Bell Golf League team

Her Best Quality to Serve Students, Teachers and Tax Payers:

Detail-oriented.  Ullery says she has carefully looked at details, throughout her career as a computer programmer analyst, to find solutions to problems.

 The 22-year resident of Whitpain Township is an avid golfer at Centre Square Golf club and Ladies Golf Association member.