Qualifications Statement

By Melissa C. Booth

Commitment to the Duty of Public Education, genuine concern and respect for the well-being of District Constituents, belief in fiscal accountability, devoid of conflict of interest and a firm belief in the value of Community Interaction are all qualities I feel this position deserves. I hope the following experiences will fulfill your expectations.

My professional career has carried me from art board & canvas, magic marker & pastel deep into the digital age. I have designed products for Georg Jenson of New York, Marimekko Displays, presented a One-Woman Photography show in the Capital Rotunda of Harrisburg ["Philadelphia Streets in Black & White"] and began my professional life as Creative Director for Rex Reichert Associates Advertising Agency. I have designed packaging, created Advertising and Sales promotions for familiar companies such as Snyder's of Hanover, Nabisco, Herr's, Bachman, Gerber, Just Born Candies, Cape Cod Potato Chips to name a few. Professional and Fine Arts Photography as well as Corporate Identity projects are among my portfolios. I have initiated, staffed, trained and managed Graphic Design & Pre-Press Departments for multiple corporations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Florida, Utah, and California. I have served on Working Management Boards for Corporate Divisions of entities such as Mardon International, Hargro Packaging and Reynolds Metals. I have been fortunate enough to enjoy such exciting endeavors in the Fine & Professional Art World as I had envisioned as a child of 12. My career is on-going as owner of VisaGraf Enterprises. It has been an exciting and fulfilling experience. I have experienced the difficulties of exacting the finances of business ownership as well as the importance of universal knowledge. The history and experiences of mankind, knowledge of our universe and planet as well as the laws of Physics and Math are all arenas I use on a daily basis in my endeavors.

I have had the joy and adventure of extensive world travel. I have volunteered for numerous school based endeavors as well as youth organizations and provided assistance with societal needs. I have taught and trained young graduates just entering their own exciting professional lives.

However, my greatest accomplishment has been the stewardship of our 4 children - all accomplished graduates of Owen J. Roberts School District. We guided them through the exuberance of childhood, the trauma and excitement of adolescence, as well as the trials and hard work in their pursuit of collegiate and graduate school educations to become successful, independent contributors to society.

Throughout their educational careers we have had to deal with success as well as failure, heartache as well as triumph, defining injury as well as victory. We have witnessed academic brilliance as well as academic trial.

These varying experiences have prepared me well and lead me to desire a continuing involvement with my community while assuring success in our educational duty as citizens to prepare today's youth for the realities of the world and their emergence as accomplished, independent adults.

When we built our home we choose Owen J Roberts School District. We saw a good school district, experienced a good school district and hope to see its continuing evolution. These institutions are never perfect, but we all hope and strive to witness such perfection.

As the ONLY NEWCOMER candidate, I possess a pair of fresh eyes and ideas to promote improved results and encourage public energy & enthusiasm.

Sincerely, Melissa C. Booth Candidate At Large Director for Owen J. Roberts School District