Ms. Wiedeman received her B.S. Vitale has used her skills in both hospital and school settings and would bring her knowledge of special-needs students to her work on the School Board. With over 20 years as a social worker and 11 years of teaching in higher education, Dr. McKay brings to the role of School Director experience, knowledge, and a commitment to support every students ability to thrive. in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland. Every child needs to have an opportunity to learn. [1] It was named after Marguerite Bourgeoys (16201700), a French nun who helped start education infrastructure in the new colony. McKay, who resides in Ward 5, grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and earned degrees in Child & Family Development and in Social Work from the University of Utah. Subscribe to free News Alerts for election results. Browse the items below to learn how, at Haverford, you will indulge your curiosity, practice perseverance, and achieve new accomplishments. The School District of Haverford Township is governed by a nine-member school board. Dave Schwartz ran for school board in order to bring his background in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning to help oversee and guide the future of the District's facilities and infrastructure. localStorage[ 'firstLoad' ] = true; By the years end, the younger boys have an older student to model themselves after, and the third graders have learned an important lesson in support for someone who is younger than them. Go! He is the President of The Local Group, Inc., an information systems consulting firm that he founded in 1992. in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland. Over the years, Dr. King has provided mental health treatment to children and adults in various settings. Starting out as a homeroom parent, she took on leadership of Lynnewoods annual May Day Carnival for multiple years and also served as the head of Lynnewoods Graduation Committee for her two oldest sons. { Dr.Larsen's international experience includesteachingabroad as an English Language Teaching Assistant with Fulbright Austria, completing an International Research Fellowship at the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany, and study abroad atthe Eberhard-Karls University in Tbingen, Germany. Conroy-Smith, Johnson, Thornton, and Wiseley are candidates who care, are transparent, and will work with the people in the town to ensure quality education. That's what we're all about. dissertation in Reading/Writing/Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Further, topics like racial equity, goal setting, and overcoming challenges support the boys long after their playing days are over. Nominated by more than 80 school directors and education leaders statewide, in 2011 he was the recipient of the Pennsylvania School Boards Associations first annual Timothy M. Allwein Advocacy Award. Ready to be challenged? The public is invited to attend all public meetings. Kristin Larsen, Latanya King, Kim McKay, Danielle Vitale Donate to These Candidates Kristin Larsen Kristin Larsen was elected to the School District of Haverford Township (SDHT) Board of School Directors in 2017. The ELC is staffed by experts who can provide resources, guidance, and strategies to support students on their path to success. Ms. Snodgrass and her husband Sean have two daughters, one of whom is an enthusiastic Haverford student and the other very excited to become one. Dr. King received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University; her Master of Arts in Counseling from Immaculata University; and, her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University. It is time for each child residing in Haverford Township to be represented and educated. Any contribution will help accomplish our goal of getting the Haverford School Dristrict back on track. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines. At Haverford, compassion doesnt just happen; its a compound virtue, requiring more than just a passing thought. Reece Vitale - 12, son, 6th grade at HMS. The secondary program is divided into two cycles: Secondary I and II (Grades 7,8)Secondary III to V (Grades 9,10,11). Students at Haverford have a unique opportunity to take part in all things that interest them, and they are supported and celebrated for doing so. To help the teachers, the schools now employ resource teachers. We are leaders in educating boys: our best-for-boys approach will help identify your son's passion - and fuel it. All Right Reserved. We believe in the importance of education. She currently serves on the Delaware County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disability Advisory Board. In December of 2020, parent requests for policies and curriculum transparency were discounted by the school board and the administration. The Haverford Township School Board general election is November 2, 2021. As a member of the Haverford Township School Board, McKay will use a practical approach to policy-making that is grounded in evidence and compassion. Approximately 1.8 million people attend the education system either part-time or full-time. Given her professional background, Dr. King values the importance of education, and social-emotional wellness for our Haverford Township students. She and her husband have called Haverford Township home for 20+ years and are proud parents to a HHS student and a graduate of our schools. Their territory spans more than 7,500 square kilometres (2900 sq. Along with fellow Board members and District administrators, Larsen was thrust into pandemic management last spring, working through the many COVID-19-related decisions that federal and state government left in the hands of local leaders. Haverford Township School Board candidates endorsed by HT Democratic PartyScroll down to see all candidate profiles. Kristin Larsen was elected to the School District of Haverford Township (SDHT) Board of School Directors in 2017. Bridget Wiedeman has been on the SDHT School Board since 2018 and served as Vice President for several years before becoming BoardPresident. The School District of Haverford Township School Board Meeting February 17, 2022. Your web browser does not support the