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Lakewood School Board Election 2011: Kristine Pagsuyoin
As part of our election coverage, Lakewood Patch will provide profiles of each of the city's school board candidates.
Name: Kristine Pagsuyoin
Age: 44
Occupation: Small Business Owner & Personal Coach & Speaker, Educator, Stay-at-Home Parent
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Education: Masters of Education, DePaul University (2001) and Business & Organizational Development, the University of Akron
Political Affiliation: Democrat
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(Board members serve the district on a nonpartisan basis)
Office Sought: Lakewood Board of Education
Previous Political Office Sought or Held: None
Candidate Statement:
As a parent of two kids attending Lakewood Schools, educator, small business owner and community volunteer, I am concerned about the future of education. There are many challenges facing our district. Lakewood needs school board members that are relevant, connected, and prepared for 21st century challenges. I have been working hard getting to know Lakewood citizens and their concerns regarding our schools. I will bring that same ethic to the job of school board member. I will provide new perspectives and a pragmatic approach to policies that empower families, support administrators and teachers, and stabilize district funding to ensure excellent programming.
Here’s what I’ve been up to in Lakewood:
• Co-Founder, “Brake-4-Kids” Speed Awareness & NEW Snow Removal Initiative, “Clear-4-Kids”
• Board Member, Lakewood Family Collaborative
• Coordinator, Phase III School Facilities Committee
• PTA Member
• School Volunteer
• Consistent Attendee, Lakewood Board of Education meetings and advocate for positive change
• Youth Master Plan, Member of the Education Committee
If elected I will be:
• Dedicated to decisions that put the educational needs and safety of our kids first.
• Proactive in increasing parent involvement & communication.
• Fiscally responsible and committed to finding creative solutions to funding issues.
• Committed to prioritizing the completion of the renovation at Lakewood High School.
• Supportive of teachers and staff, through fair negotiations.
• Motivated to engage state leaders to advocate for funding and legislation that does not undermine public education
• Supportive of solutions that encourage Lakewood Schools to help our most challenged students.