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Andrea A. Trainer
9,262 votes
12.59%
Michele R. Tinsman
9,146 votes
12.44%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: School Director/Student
- A.S. Business Administration, Montgomery County Community College
- Currently enrolled B.S. Finance/Economics, West Chester University
- Vice President, Joint Operating Committee, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology
- Member, Abington Human Relations Advisory Council
- Member, Abington Community Taskforce
- Member, Abington School Board 8 years
Priorities:
- Continue to provide an outstanding education for all students in a fiscally responsible manner
- Continue to advocate for strong public schools
- Continue to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the taxpayers of Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
Susan D. Arnhold
9,126 votes
12.41%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: School Director
- B.A., Temple University
- Board of Trustees, Montgomery County Community College
- Parenting Educator, Center for Parenting Education
- ASD Representative, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Legislative Council
- Member, Abington Human Relations Advisory Committee
- Abington School Board Director, 5 years
Priorities:
- Ensure the academic excellence of all schools in the Abington School District with fiscal integrity
- Work to maintain and support the availability of an excellent public education for the children of Abington and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Continue to be cognizant of the needs and interests of the residents of Abington and Rockledge
Jeannette F. Maitin
9,055 votes
12.31%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Special Education Consultant
- Radcliffe College B.A. 1949
- Temple University M.A. Special Education 1963
- MCIU Board secretary
- Abington School Board Director 8 years
- Montgomery County BH/DD Board Member
- CEC Outstanding Service Award
Priorities:
- Maintaining Abington's high quality of education in the face of State funding cuts
- Responding to community requests and needs
- Ensuring that all graduates leave with proper preparation for futher education/careers
Daniel Sean Kaye
8,929 votes
12.14%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Editor/Writer
- Former writer for Montgomery Newspapers
- Former editor for Parents Express magazine
- Corporate writer for IKEA
- Board Member for Katie's Foundation for Child Safety
- Former 2nd VP of Copper Beech Elementary PTA
Priorities:
- Maintain and build upon educational excellence of Abington School District
- Support and increase student technological acumen, increasing their strength in global workplace
- Keep taxes at a manageable level for taxpayers of Abington Township
Stephen M. Specht
5,766 votes
7.84%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Paramedic
- Paramedic and Law Enforcement Officer
- Special Education Advocate in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks County
- Parent of Special Needs Children
- Co-Chair, Right to Education Task Force
- Assistant Cubmaster, Pack 802, Boy Scouts of America
- Member of Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Priorities:
- High Quality Education For All Students
- Encouraging and Embracing Parent Involvement
- Ending the Achievement Gap for All Students
John Ambrose
5,681 votes
7.73%
David Good
5,551 votes
7.55%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Civil Engineer (PE)
- Drexel University, BS in Civil Engineering
- Delaware CCC, AA in Engineering Tech
- Delaware CCC, AA in Architecture Tech
- Ohio State University, BS Psychology
- Abington Planning Com. Board Member
- Worldwide Engineering Service and Testing
Priorities:
- Education which prepares students to excel in a world economy
- Respectful, clean and secure learning environment for students
- Reasonable educational costs to the Abington tax payers
Virginia Capitolo
5,546 votes
7.54%
Bryant Geating
5,473 votes
7.44%
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