Election 2023: Beth Marshall For Neshaminy School Board

Candidates running in the May 16 primary election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

LANGHORNE, PA — Beth Marshall is running for a Region 2 seat on the Neshaminy School Board in the May 16 primary election.

Marshall seeks one of two, four-year terms against school board member Paul Saraullo, Ryan Tierney, and Jill Waldbieser.

All four candidates have cross-filed to run on the Democratic and Republican tickets.

Biographical Information

Name: Beth Marshall

Age: 37

Town of residence: Middletown Township

Position sought: School Director, Neshaminy School Board- Region 2

Are you an incumbent? No

What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Levittown (Middletown Twp. parts)

Party affiliation: School Board is a non-partisan office, and I am on the primary ballot for both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Family: David (Husband), Ellis (Son, 3 years old), Avery (Daughter, 5 months old)

Education: J.D., The George Washington University Law School, B.A. Muhlenberg College

Occupation: Communications Director for state government

1. What are the top issues currently facing your position and how do you plan to address them? Parents and community members want and deserve transparency from the School Board. As stewards of taxpayer money, and with so many construction and infrastructure improvement projects underway across the district, accountability and transparency are more important than ever.

2. Identify specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your position:

School boards across the country are getting attention for the wrong reasons. Students, parents, teachers and the community at large deserve peace of mind that their school board is focused on providing quality public education for all students. Neshaminy School District has a great reputation and we can make sure it stays that way by rejecting extremism and by doing everything in our power to support our students and teachers.

3. What in your experience or background prepares you for election to office?

As a mom of two young children, I have a vested interested in what the future of our school district looks like for decades to come. I have extensive experience in both policy and advocacy for government and non-profits. I have worked with diverse groups and understand the importance of collaboration and compromise to achieve goals. I previously worked for National PTA, leading trainings across the country to teach parents to be strong advocates for students, teachers and quality public schools.