School District Candidates for Boyertown School Board Promise Respectful, Problem-solving Culture to Replace Dysfunction

[Editor's Note: While The Expression generally avoids political discussion, the editors have a combined 70 years of teaching experience in the Boyertown district, and we maintain a deep concern for the education of young people. We believe the candidates featured in this article are worthy of your votes, and they are running on both major party's ballots. 

Each of these candidates for school board has been a featured guest on Jane Stahl's "B Inspired" podcast. We encourage you to get to know them by listening to the episodes. "B Inspired" can be found on your favorite podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple, Google, Castbox, etc. 

We encourage all of our readers to vote! In small local elections, a very few votes can make a difference on issues like book censorship and curriculum content. This community's children are the future of our community.]

In Region #1: Dr. Michelle Wiley. Dr. Michelle Wiley brings leadership & common sense. Newly retired from a lifetime in education, Dr. Michelle Wiley wants to share her leadership experience & practical ideas as her way to give back to her community. She is dedicated to practicing effective, respectful communication in problem solving and developing a healthy culture within and without the district. Listen on Spotify:  Michelle Wiley

In Region #2: Jason Szczurowski  looks to establish a collaborative culture. On Facebook Jason post shared his disappointment with the type of communication he's witnessed at recent school board meetings. He's not the first to complain about the disrespect and dysfunction but may be the first to be public about it. In meeting with him, he shared his determination, if elected, to be a positive force--like one he effected in his career in the Coast Guard--convinced that his example will be contagious.  Change like he proposes is sorely needed. Listen on Spotify:  Jason Szczurowski

In Region #3: Lynne Conner brings a team approach with hopes to create a greater team spirit to the communication and problem solving efforts. Lynne sees herself as a research-oriented problem solver. She takes personal risks-- she's parachuted and scuba dived at night, for example--knowing the odds favored successful, once-in-a-lifetime, experiences. She wants to bring that confidence to solving district issues--not fearful of change but determined to follow the research. Listen on Spotify:   Lynn Conner

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