As an elementary school educator, former teacher in the Croton-Harmon School District and Croton resident, I am writing in support of Andrea Furey for Croton Harmon School Board member. Andrea’s heart is definitely in the right place.
She has impressed me with her enthusiasm and vision for our district. Andrea recognizes the importance of how all the pieces of the puzzle from children, parents, teachers, administrators, staff, community and board members need to fit together to create a thriving and healthy school environment. Very open and willing to learn about education, she is committed to supporting all children and their educational needs.
What impresses me about Andrea is that she actually cares about creating good morale for all school personnel, and she advocates for everyone. I appreciate that Andrea wants to strengthen our system of checks and balances so that everyone knows what is really going on.
With her background in non-profit project management (that made her account for every penny spent), communications, advocacy and her investment in the makings of a school district, I think Andrea Furey would be a great addition to the board and the Croton community. Please join me in supporting her on Tuesday!
Sincerely, Lori Siegel
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Endorsement from Singer-Songwriter, Marion LoGuidice
I am writing on behalf of Andrea Furey in support of her candidacy for Croton-Harmon school board member. I am still rather new to the Croton community, having moved here just last summer. Andrea is one of the people whom I’ve met who has really helped strengthen my link with our new school. I first met her when my daughter was in the stage crew for the PVC musical, Aladdin, last March. Andrea involved me as a volunteer, and her support helped make possible the inclusion of so many children in the show -- 70 or so. As a new member of this community , she’s always been extremely generous , helpful and supportive to me in every way.
I recently attended one of her Thursday night Croton Diner get togethers about the district and learned about the proposed budget and the district’s educational philosophy. This was especially helpful because public schools are a new experience for my family. It was a nice opportunity to meet others who care about the future of Croton’s schools. Andrea’s long and varied experience with Croton schools, her intelligence and ability to put people at ease, listen to them and involve them, makes Andrea my choice
for school board.
I would also like to voice my support for Lisa Cohen. I recently attended a coffee gathering where she spoke . I was moved by her dedication, passion and concern for our children's education. She answered all of our questions and concerns, in a confident, well informed and caring way.
I hope you will join me in voting for Andrea Furey and Lisa Cohen.
Marion LoGuidice
I recently attended one of her Thursday night Croton Diner get togethers about the district and learned about the proposed budget and the district’s educational philosophy. This was especially helpful because public schools are a new experience for my family. It was a nice opportunity to meet others who care about the future of Croton’s schools. Andrea’s long and varied experience with Croton schools, her intelligence and ability to put people at ease, listen to them and involve them, makes Andrea my choice
for school board.
I would also like to voice my support for Lisa Cohen. I recently attended a coffee gathering where she spoke . I was moved by her dedication, passion and concern for our children's education. She answered all of our questions and concerns, in a confident, well informed and caring way.
I hope you will join me in voting for Andrea Furey and Lisa Cohen.
Marion LoGuidice
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Endorsement from Alexander Betancourt, A Letter to the Gazette
To the editor:
I am writing today to show support for the best candidate for the school board. Andrea Furey comes to the table with common sense, but also a wealth of knowledge. Andrea has only lived in Croton about seven years and in that short time she has started an incredibly important PTA for people who struggle with children who have special needs. Not to mention the years of service as a Girl Scout leader.I find Andrea to be an excellent listener, who thinks on her feet and tries to come up with the best solutions or compromise to every problem she encounters. She is tenacious in getting the job done. Andrea is bright, caring, open and Croton-on-Hudson will be a better place with someone of Andrea's caliber on its school board. Please vote for the best candidate next week.
Sincerely, Alexander Betancourt
I am writing today to show support for the best candidate for the school board. Andrea Furey comes to the table with common sense, but also a wealth of knowledge. Andrea has only lived in Croton about seven years and in that short time she has started an incredibly important PTA for people who struggle with children who have special needs. Not to mention the years of service as a Girl Scout leader.I find Andrea to be an excellent listener, who thinks on her feet and tries to come up with the best solutions or compromise to every problem she encounters. She is tenacious in getting the job done. Andrea is bright, caring, open and Croton-on-Hudson will be a better place with someone of Andrea's caliber on its school board. Please vote for the best candidate next week.
Sincerely, Alexander Betancourt
Monday, May 11, 2009
Endorsement from Joan Wilson, A Letter to the Gazette
As the Croton school board election nears, I would like to share my reasons for supporting Andrea Furey's candidacy. She brings to the table a host of capabilities that will serve our community well, especially as the challenging economic environment persists.
First, she has proven success in building open and productive communications among diverse stakeholders to the benefit of all -- a capability that facilitates productive relationships between the district and parents of current or impending school-age children, the district and its citizens who are no longer or never were direct users of the schools, the district and the village, and so on.
Second, Andrea has a robust understanding of and valuable insights on both overall district and grade-specific goals and challenges -- that is, she is well-versed in the realities of our district's commitments.
Third, she has strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and staff at all three Croton schools and in the pre-K community -- an important foundation for board member effectiveness.
Fourth, Andrea is experienced in building and leveraging public advocacy -- a critical capability as state and federal educational spending continues to trend toward further constriction and other entities attempt to impose new costs upon the district.
And last but not least, Andrea is experienced in maximizing the return from every dollar spent, giving each of us assurance that our tax dollars will be spent smartly.
For further information on Andrea's experience and capabilities, please visit her web site at: http://andreafureyforschoolboard.blogspot.com/. Should you have missed Wednesday's Forum at CHHS, Andrea has a standing date with the public on Thursday evenings at the Croton Colonial Diner from 7:30- 8:30 pm, affording an opportunity to meet with her and learn more about her background and the goals and innovative perspective she would bring as a board member.
Thank you in advance for your prospective support for Andrea Furey on May 19th. -- Joan Wilson, Croton, New York
First, she has proven success in building open and productive communications among diverse stakeholders to the benefit of all -- a capability that facilitates productive relationships between the district and parents of current or impending school-age children, the district and its citizens who are no longer or never were direct users of the schools, the district and the village, and so on.
Second, Andrea has a robust understanding of and valuable insights on both overall district and grade-specific goals and challenges -- that is, she is well-versed in the realities of our district's commitments.
Third, she has strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and staff at all three Croton schools and in the pre-K community -- an important foundation for board member effectiveness.
Fourth, Andrea is experienced in building and leveraging public advocacy -- a critical capability as state and federal educational spending continues to trend toward further constriction and other entities attempt to impose new costs upon the district.
And last but not least, Andrea is experienced in maximizing the return from every dollar spent, giving each of us assurance that our tax dollars will be spent smartly.
For further information on Andrea's experience and capabilities, please visit her web site at: http://andreafureyforschoolboard.blogspot.com/. Should you have missed Wednesday's Forum at CHHS, Andrea has a standing date with the public on Thursday evenings at the Croton Colonial Diner from 7:30- 8:30 pm, affording an opportunity to meet with her and learn more about her background and the goals and innovative perspective she would bring as a board member.
Thank you in advance for your prospective support for Andrea Furey on May 19th. -- Joan Wilson, Croton, New York
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Edorsement from Donna O'Malley, A Letter to the Gazette
To the Gazette,
I am honored to be writing this letter for my friend Andrea Furey who is running for school board member. I have had the privilege of starting a Special Education PTA in the Croton-Harmon district with Andrea Furey. As a Co-President Andrea had many visions of what she wanted this Special PTA to look like and worked tirelessly at accomplishing this task in addition to being a working mother and wife. Andrea continues to maintain her passion for our entire school district and has expressed her desire to continue helping in the process of shaping our Croton-Harmon school district as a school board member.
I know Andrea to have a strong commitment to increased communication within our school district and also her desire to extend this transmitting of information fluidly between school district and village community. Andrea brought her strong background in Communications and Art to her volunteer work as a PTA President and I believe this background will also help in her service as a school board member.
Andrea has shown through her volunteer work to have an understanding of parents need for increased information concerning their children’s education and the ability to “know how to get information out to all parents”. This unique ability has helped in unifying many parents in our district. Her work as a PTA President has also improved the dialogue between parents, teachers, and administrators within our Croton-Harmon school district.
Andrea brings her passion for the arts to her volunteer work in our schools. She has been instrumental in helping design the mini-school calendar to reflect all children’s talent in our Croton-Harmon School district. She has a keen understanding of how art, music, and theater help prepare our children for the future.
I believe her desire to unite our village community and school community around common goals will be beneficial in helping our school district progress into the future. I feel that Andrea possesses an excellent understanding of the importance and impact our children’s education in the Croton-Harmon school district has on their abilities to become contributing members to society and impacts their global community.
I believe Andrea will continue to serve as a passionate advocate for all children in the Croton-Harmon School District. I whole heartily endorse Andrea Furey as a Croton-Harmon school district School Board Member and sincerely hope you will do the same.
Donna O’Malley
I am honored to be writing this letter for my friend Andrea Furey who is running for school board member. I have had the privilege of starting a Special Education PTA in the Croton-Harmon district with Andrea Furey. As a Co-President Andrea had many visions of what she wanted this Special PTA to look like and worked tirelessly at accomplishing this task in addition to being a working mother and wife. Andrea continues to maintain her passion for our entire school district and has expressed her desire to continue helping in the process of shaping our Croton-Harmon school district as a school board member.
I know Andrea to have a strong commitment to increased communication within our school district and also her desire to extend this transmitting of information fluidly between school district and village community. Andrea brought her strong background in Communications and Art to her volunteer work as a PTA President and I believe this background will also help in her service as a school board member.
Andrea has shown through her volunteer work to have an understanding of parents need for increased information concerning their children’s education and the ability to “know how to get information out to all parents”. This unique ability has helped in unifying many parents in our district. Her work as a PTA President has also improved the dialogue between parents, teachers, and administrators within our Croton-Harmon school district.
Andrea brings her passion for the arts to her volunteer work in our schools. She has been instrumental in helping design the mini-school calendar to reflect all children’s talent in our Croton-Harmon School district. She has a keen understanding of how art, music, and theater help prepare our children for the future.
I believe her desire to unite our village community and school community around common goals will be beneficial in helping our school district progress into the future. I feel that Andrea possesses an excellent understanding of the importance and impact our children’s education in the Croton-Harmon school district has on their abilities to become contributing members to society and impacts their global community.
I believe Andrea will continue to serve as a passionate advocate for all children in the Croton-Harmon School District. I whole heartily endorse Andrea Furey as a Croton-Harmon school district School Board Member and sincerely hope you will do the same.
Donna O’Malley
Endorsement from Sherry Horowitz, Director, Childrenspace preschool
To the Gazette,
I am writing in support of Andrea Furey's candidacy for Croton-Harmon School board member.
I first met Andrea when her son Jonathan joined our Childrenspace preschool program many years ago -- he's now a sixth grader. At that time, Andrea was a working mom who was grappling witht he revelation of her child's special learning needs and was just at the beginning of coming to grips with how best to help him move forward.
This can be a difficult time for parents. To her credit, not only did Andrea get her child the help he needed, she went several steps further. She started up a new Special Education PTA in the Croton school district to help other families deal with similar issues. It is so reassuring for parents new to Special Education to have a group of "veterans" that he or she can join! SEPTA also reaches out to the greater educational community by offering educational events for parents and professionals. Many of these presentations have been helpful to me. I have even referred some of my preschool parents to these programs, parents who do not yet have a connection with the Croton schools. It's been a wonderful way to introduce them to the "big" school!
Andrea did not stop there. She also became a volunteer Parent Member of the Croton-Harmon Committee for Special Education. We have sat together on various meetings, and Andrea has always been a supportive and positive presence for other parents.
I'm delighted that Andrea has been on the staff of Childrenspace since September. She is a natural teacher, and shows a genuine love and respect for all children. I think Andrea's strong connection with children, and her proven leadership in serving the educational community make her a perfect choice for School Board member. I hope you will support her in the upcoming election!
Sherry Horowitz,
Director, Childrenspace preschool
I am writing in support of Andrea Furey's candidacy for Croton-Harmon School board member.
I first met Andrea when her son Jonathan joined our Childrenspace preschool program many years ago -- he's now a sixth grader. At that time, Andrea was a working mom who was grappling witht he revelation of her child's special learning needs and was just at the beginning of coming to grips with how best to help him move forward.
This can be a difficult time for parents. To her credit, not only did Andrea get her child the help he needed, she went several steps further. She started up a new Special Education PTA in the Croton school district to help other families deal with similar issues. It is so reassuring for parents new to Special Education to have a group of "veterans" that he or she can join! SEPTA also reaches out to the greater educational community by offering educational events for parents and professionals. Many of these presentations have been helpful to me. I have even referred some of my preschool parents to these programs, parents who do not yet have a connection with the Croton schools. It's been a wonderful way to introduce them to the "big" school!
Andrea did not stop there. She also became a volunteer Parent Member of the Croton-Harmon Committee for Special Education. We have sat together on various meetings, and Andrea has always been a supportive and positive presence for other parents.
I'm delighted that Andrea has been on the staff of Childrenspace since September. She is a natural teacher, and shows a genuine love and respect for all children. I think Andrea's strong connection with children, and her proven leadership in serving the educational community make her a perfect choice for School Board member. I hope you will support her in the upcoming election!
Sherry Horowitz,
Director, Childrenspace preschool
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