H.A.L.T. the Crisis in Our Schools!

PEGGY HATTON

Peggy has been a Chestnut Ridge resident and homeowner for 19 years. She and her husband are the proud parents of two sons currently attending East Ramapo public schools. Peggy was awarded the ‘Unsung Hero’ award by the Spring Valley NAACP for her work on behalf of the East Ramapo public school students. She was a director of human resources and has experience with employee contracts, benefits and labor laws. She is a former parent member of the Committee on Special Education.  As a member of the school board, she will hold the district ACCOUNTABLE for providing the programming and curriculum needed to increase graduation rates and raise test scores.

 

BRENDA CAROLE ANDERSON

As a former educator with 28 years in New York City schools and two Master’s degrees in Education and Administration, Carole is aware of the problems that our schools are facing. As a mother,she knows that the quality of EDUCATION in our public schools affects both our children and our community. She will work to restore the dedication to services, student performance, and excellence that once made East Ramapo one of the top districts in the state. The renewed reputation for excellence and success will raise property values and rally community spirit for all residents.

 

 

ANTONIO LUCIANO

Tony has been a resident of Chestnut Ridge for 20 years. As a parent, he understands the importance of giving children the tools necessary to reach their full potential. He retired from the NYPD in 2008 after serving 27 years. As an NYPD supervisor he was known as someone who was able to make tough and sound decisions. As a member of the school board, he will work to ensure that the fiscal mismanagement of the past will not be continued. During this difficult economy we need a strategic thinker and planner to restore FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, protecting our schools, our children, and our taxpayers.

 

 

JOANNE THOMPSON

JoAnne has been a school board member since November 2010. She is a Certified Paralegal and a NYS 19A Certified Examiner with 17 years experience in school bus transportation. As a mother, JoAnne knows that parental engagement and confidence is essential for academic achievement. She believes that East Ramapo needs to embrace and encourage parental and community involvement. As a member of the school board, JoAnne will continue to build greater TRUST AND TRANSPARENCY and a partnership with the community that is based on both respect and open, timely communication.