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Judith A. Gentile
1004 Democratic/4772 Republican votes
12.0/19.3%
Hugh P. McElhenney
727 Democratic/4238 Republican votes
8.7/17.1%
Marian A. Rucci
725 Democratic/4185 Republican votes
8.7/16.9%
- Occupation: PNC Bank Customer Service
- Upper Darby School District School Board Director
- Upper Darby School District PIP (Parent Involvement Program) member
- Previous President Aronimink Elementary School Home and School Association
- Previous President UD Kindergarten Center Home and School Association
- Previous Treasurer Drexel Hill Middle School Home and School Association
- Previous Committee Chairperson Boy Scouts of America
Priorities:
- Maintaining Upper Darby School District varied and high quality academic programs while keeping the expenses in check for the Upper Darby taxpayer
- Improved proficiency for every child on PSSA, while continuing to close the achievement gaps with comprehensive data driven programs.
- School Safety and security while encouraging parent and family involvement and community outreach in our schools.
Walter I. Breslin
654 Democratic/3847 Republican votes
7.8/15.6%
Francis L. Zarrilli
720 Democratic/3635 Republican votes
8.6/14.7%
Katie M. Leonard
1317 Democratic/2352 Republican votes
15.7/9.5%
- Occupation: Student
- Temple University Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctorate Candidate 2008
- West Chester University, Secondary Teaching Certification in English and Social Studies
- University of Pittsburgh, BA in English Writing and Political Science, 2004
- Upper Darby High School, 2001
- Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, Intern 2006
- The Pitt News, Assistant News Editor for daily newspaper with circulation of 30,000
Priorities:
- Retaining our experienced teachers.
- Providing an equal education experience to all students in our district.
- Reviewing our tax base.
Stacey J. Hawley
1692 Republican votes
6.8%
- Occupation: Ophthalmic Technician
- Harcum College, Associates Degree in Business Administration
- Employed by Delaware Investments 1986-2000. Vice President; National Accounts; Retirement Plan Services.
- National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD); series 6 and 7 licenses
- President, Drexel Hill Middle School Home and School Association 2003-2006
- I currently serve as a consultant to the investment committee for Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Drexel Hill
Priorities:
- Pursue workable solutions to address overcrowding and illegal residents in our district.
- Advocate for fair and equitable funding for public education.
- Maintain high academic standards to insure our students are prepared to enter college or technical school.
Christiane W. Parsons
1366 Democratic votes
16.3%
Gabe LaBella
1119 Democratic votes
13.4%
Samuel Krakow
748 Democratic votes
8.9%
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