Just in case the change of pictures on the blog wasn’t clue enough, I want to say that I have submitted paperwork to run for School Committee in the 2025 Fall River election.

When my family and I moved to Fall River three summers ago, I was nervous about what I had read about the school district. But I can happily say that the vast majority of my family’s experiences, first at Silvia Elementary School and now at Morton Middle School have been wonderful for the growth of both of my daughters.

Not everything has been perfect. Before Christmas, Twin A came home from school sad that her favorite teacher was leaving to take an “opportunity in a different state.” I asked her if she knew where the teacher was leaving for. Unfortunately for the students, the other state happened to be the same state that is also one town south and west of us.

I’ve talked with a few teachers already and heard enough comments from teachers at School Committee meetings to have a pretty good understanding that the teachers and other professionals in our district do not feel that they are being treated with the respect that they deserve.

There was an agreement with the teachers fairly recently on a new contract but, as of today, I am not aware that the administrative professionals and school support staff have been granted a new contract that meets any of their demands.

If I am lucky enough to be granted a position on the School Committee, I promise to do everything in my power to make sure that all of the school employees are given every available resource to help them do the best possible job for all of our students. I know that’s what they want as well, otherwise they would have never entered this profession.

The teachers and all of the staff in the district want what’s best for the kids. We parents want what’s best for our kids as well. The School Committee needs to remember that they too are responsible for doing what’s best for the kids. Not every choice will be easy. But We’ll Try Together and We’ll Succeed Together.

I look forward to meeting with as many of you as possible during the coming months.