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Sean Carpenter
3,741 votes
18.36%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Consultant
- Current Director of Education, West Chester Area School District (Fourth Year)
- Chairman, WCASD Property & Finance Committee (Third Year)
- Proud parent of a high school junior
- B.S. Mathematics, Penn State University
- Founding Member, A Hero's Welcome and Warriors' Watch
Priorities:
- Continuing to improve the excellent and diverse programs of the West Chester Area School District
- Providing oversight and leadership to the district's budget, ensuring efficient use of taxpayers' dollars
- Working with all stakeholders to promote accountability and to reward innovation across the district
Ed Coyle
3,521 votes
17.28%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Accountant
- I am an Attorney and CPA
- I am a current WCASD School Director
- As WCASD liason to the CCIU, I am a current member of the CCIU Board
- I have 5 children, all of whom attend WCASD schools
- I participated in both the 2009 and 2011 WCASD Community Budget Task Force
- I was active in the Save Our Science campaign when the previous Board eliminated elementary school science teacher
Priorities:
- Strive to provide excellence in education for the benefit of our students
- Exercise fiscal responsibility and stewardship of district resources
- Having a well-rounded education system helps students to prepare for college, a career, or a trade.
Pam LaTorre
3,424 votes
16.81%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Mom, registered nurse, former Civil Practice Attorney
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, Licensed RN
- Law Degree from Villanova Law School, Licensed Attorney
- Active volunteer at East Goshen Elementary and Fugett Middle School, Great Valley Little League
- Married to Sean McKernan, Mom of 7th grader at Fugett Middle School and 4th grader at East Goshen Elementary
- West Chester resident since 1997
Priorities:
- I am a parent who is grateful for, and values my childrens' public school education.
- I believe we achieve excellence when students, parents, teachers and community members work as partners in our childrens' education.
- A strong and high achieving school district must have its focus on student achievement and efficient use of district resources.
Maria Armandi Pimley
3,208 votes
15.75%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Mother of 3 boys attending WC public schools
- WCASD School Board Director since 2009
- Practicng Optometrist-Chester County Opticians
- Clinical and Educational Program Consultant, Pa. College of Optometry at Salus University since 1993
- Active volunteer Glen Acres Elementary PTO
- Former Den leader, current volunteer Cub Scout Pack 108, BSA Troop 78
- Teacher aide, SS Simon and Jude PREP
Priorities:
- To not only maintain, but also enhance current high quality educational programs in WCASD by continuing to ensure financial health of district
- To support our teachers and administration by making sure they have the resources needed to consistently improve student achievement and success
- To foster communication with and engage all stakeholders as we collaboratively strive to allow all our students to "achieve their personal best"
Robin Kaliner
1,666 votes
8.18%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Mother & Former Finance/Program Manager
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, Loyola University Maryland
- Active volunteer at Westtown-Thornbury and with Cub Scouts Pack 66
- Involved in East Side Little League, LAFA Football and West Chester Youth Wrestling
- Founding member of West Chester VOTE
- Married with 3 sons, 8th and 6th graders at Stetson Middle School and a 2nd grader at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary
- West Chester resident since 2002
Priorities:
- Safeguard the educational integrity of the WCASD which is reflective in our capacity to maintain or increase the high property values we all depend on
- Promote true transparency by conducting all board business in public, particularly dialogue amongst board members prior to each vote
- Improve communications with administration and staff to retain current essential skillsets and attract the best applicants when necessary
Chris McCune
1,649 votes
8.09%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Software Business Development & Sales for Symantec
- Bachelor of Science Business Management and Marketing, West Chester University
- 20 years of Community Involvement: CYO Football, Upward Basketball, West Chester United Soccer
- Serves on Planning Commission for Thornbury Township, Chester County
- 18 years of Business Experience, Symantec, Ernst & Young, Hewlett Packard, and Xerox
- Experienced in facilitating the utilization of technology by schools for cost reduction and enhancement of educational experience
- 17 year resident of West Chester; married with 4 children who attend Westtown-Thornbury and Westminster Preschool
Priorities:
- As a taxpayer and WCASD parent, I am committed to governing schools in a manner that balances educational excellence and fiscal restraint.
- I am committed to making WCASD the benchmark by which other districts measure their effectiveness.
- I will make fiscally responsible decisions today that pave the way for a better future ensuring property values & educational standards remain strong.
Joyce Chester
1,604 votes
7.87%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: President and CEO of Chester County Opportunities Industri
- Certification in Non-Profit Executive Leadership, Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
- BA in Organizational Dynamics, Immaculata University
- Board member & former chair, Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation
- Chair, Advisory Council for Chester County Department of Aging
- 20 years corporate experience, 10 years entrepreneurial experience, 15 years non-profit experience--includes 30 years of management experience
- West Chester resident for 27 years; 2 children, a senior at Henderson and a son currently at Widener; 1 grandchild attending Hillsdale
Priorities:
- I am ready to meet the challenges of financing our schools without jeopardizing quality.
- I understand the realities of the West Chester business and economic community, as well as the workforce realities for our graduates.
- I believe we must have a strong public school system in order to maintain the strength of our community and our democratic system.
Ricky L. Swalm
1,523 votes
7.48%
- Party: Republican, Democratic
- Occupation: Associate Professor, Temple University
- 36 year educator at the high school and college levels
- Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Temple University; M. S., Physical Education, Washington State University; B.S. Health & Physical Education, Penn St.
- Former WCASD School Board Member
- Married with 2 children, a sophomore at Bayard Rustin High School and 2010 Rustin graduate now attending the Tyler School of Art at Temple University
- 19 year resident of Glen Mills in Thornbury Township, Delaware County.
Priorities:
- I have six years of school board experience so I understand the intricacies of the issues and won't make costly mistakes.
- I believe in a balanced approach to our financial challenges (sustainable cuts, sustainable income, and sustainable success).
- I believe in the integrity of our public education system; as go our public schools, so goes our community. . .
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