To the editor:
I am writing to you today to ask next week when you vote for new school board representatives, please consider voting for Andrea Furey. I have known Andrea since she first moved to Croton. Andrea is an incredibly talented human being, who is caring, smart and has a real drive to make a difference in her community. Andrea has juggled many different volunteer jobs in Croton for many years and has done so with aplomb.
Andrea's background is incredibly diverse and lends a huge wealth of experience for this position. Andrea will ask the right questions, is always fair, want the best for every person she encounters. I have been to many of the parent meetings that Andrea has arranged for SEPTA and they were excellent programs and her experience with SEPTA just add so much to her candidacy. Not only does she understand the dealings of being a parent of school-aged children, but she also knows what it is to deal with all the other issues that encompass having a special needs student. It was a vital service that Andrea founded and nurtured and for that I thank her.
We Croton residents will be very lucky to have such a wonderful, intelligent, caring person looking out for our best interest on the school board. Please consider voting for this very capable person.
Kind regards, Laura K. Fallon
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Endorsement from Kathy (Leonard) Reynolds, A Letter to the Gazette
I am writing to support Andrea Furey’s candidacy for the Croton-Harmon School Board.
Andrea’s greatest asset is her ability to communicate. She is a communications specialist who has used her talents working for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Museum of Modern Art and the Croton Cortlandt Center for the Arts. Her work as Co-President of the Croton-Harmon Special Education PTA has resulted in greater dialogue between parents, teachers and administrators. For those voters who do not have children or no longer have children in the schools, Andrea is the candidate for you. She understands the need to communicate with everyone, not just to parents of children in the district. Andrea also recognizes the importance of an open dialogue between the school district and the village administration.
As Co-Founder and Co-President of the Croton-Harmon Special Education PTA, as well as a Committee on Special Education parent member, Andrea is the only candidate who understands the complex issues related to special education in our district. Special education programming accounts for nearly 15% of the total school budget Andrea has the knowledge and ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs as well as look at options to contain costs.
I hope you will join me in voting for Andrea Furey on May 19th.
Kathy (Leonard) Reynolds
Croton-on-Hudson
Andrea’s greatest asset is her ability to communicate. She is a communications specialist who has used her talents working for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Museum of Modern Art and the Croton Cortlandt Center for the Arts. Her work as Co-President of the Croton-Harmon Special Education PTA has resulted in greater dialogue between parents, teachers and administrators. For those voters who do not have children or no longer have children in the schools, Andrea is the candidate for you. She understands the need to communicate with everyone, not just to parents of children in the district. Andrea also recognizes the importance of an open dialogue between the school district and the village administration.
As Co-Founder and Co-President of the Croton-Harmon Special Education PTA, as well as a Committee on Special Education parent member, Andrea is the only candidate who understands the complex issues related to special education in our district. Special education programming accounts for nearly 15% of the total school budget Andrea has the knowledge and ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs as well as look at options to contain costs.
I hope you will join me in voting for Andrea Furey on May 19th.
Kathy (Leonard) Reynolds
Croton-on-Hudson
Endorsement from Nicole Y. Shapiro, A Letter to the Gazette
To the residents of the Croton Harmon school district:
Our School Board elections are rapidly approaching and I am taking this final opportunity to endorse Andrea Furey to fill one of the two open seats.
I have had the privilege of working very closely with Andrea over the past five years on the Board of the Special Education PTA (SEPTA). It therefore came to me as no surprise that she was tapped by members of the school board to consider a run for a seat . Her professional background, her volunteer work (particularly as co-founder and co-president of SEPTA) as well as her role as mother of two students (one at PVC and one at the high school), uniquely qualify her for the position. She has both the intellect and the passion that the role requires. She understands the tremendous commitment and work it involves and to me it would be a very natural next step for her. I have full confidence in her ability to effectively advocate for our children’s education. I hope you’ll join me in voting for her on Tuesday, May 19th.
Sincerely, Nicole Y. Shapiro
Our School Board elections are rapidly approaching and I am taking this final opportunity to endorse Andrea Furey to fill one of the two open seats.
I have had the privilege of working very closely with Andrea over the past five years on the Board of the Special Education PTA (SEPTA). It therefore came to me as no surprise that she was tapped by members of the school board to consider a run for a seat . Her professional background, her volunteer work (particularly as co-founder and co-president of SEPTA) as well as her role as mother of two students (one at PVC and one at the high school), uniquely qualify her for the position. She has both the intellect and the passion that the role requires. She understands the tremendous commitment and work it involves and to me it would be a very natural next step for her. I have full confidence in her ability to effectively advocate for our children’s education. I hope you’ll join me in voting for her on Tuesday, May 19th.
Sincerely, Nicole Y. Shapiro
Endorsement from Lori Siegel, Educator
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
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
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
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