League of Women Voters of Westchester
	Westchester County, NY May 19, 2009 Election
	Member, Board of Education; Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Voter Information 3 Year Term. Salary: None

Candidates (Vote for 2) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Order is random and changes daily. Giuseppina Miller Occupation: Stay at home mother Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Chemical Engineering President, CET PTA (2006-2008) President, Croton Community Nursery School (2001-2003) Science Enrichment Coordinator - Peekskill High School (part time 2000-2006) AYSO soccer coach (2001-2005) Volunteer for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) since 2005 Priorities: It is important to me to keep the budget under control while not eliminating academic programs I would like to collaborate and improve communication with the community including village government, the PTA's and CHEF. Since I have experience in math and science, I want to see these academic areas given the attention our literacy and foreign language programs have. Lisa Wolland Occupation: Appellate Attorney St. John's University, J.D., 1993 Cornell University, B.A., 1989 CET Building Planning Council - member CET-PTA Coffee with Principal, co-chair Temple Israel -- committees & fundraising Former Assistant District Attorney Priorities: Meeting all children's educational needs by giving them the tools to master their core subjects, while challenging them individually. Exploring ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of our children's education. Improving communication between the District and the community. Andrea M. Furey Occupation: Non-profit Project Manager and Communications Specialist Co-Founder and Co-President SEPTA 2003-2008 Co-Producer, Middle School Musical, Aladdin, 2009 Marketing Consultant, The Croton Cortlandt Center of the Arts since 2008 Girl Scouts, Assistant Leader Troop 1198 since 2004 Publicity Committee, Croton Harmon Education Foundation (CHEF) Under the Stars Event since 2006 Communications Manager and Director of National Art Programs, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1989-2006 Priorities: Economic sustainability for our school system. An excellent education appropriate to the needs of each student in preparation for a changing world economy. Improved, proactive and diversified communication about the schools activities and priorities for the entire Croton and Educational communities. Lisa Grinberg McManus BA Cornell University PTA President, CET and PVC Parent Rep to Building Planning Council, CET and PVC Parent Rep to 2004 Strategic Long Range Planning Committe Chairman of the Elections AYSO and Croton Little League volunteer Priorities: Continue to develop our educational and arts programs while keeping costs under control. Strengthen our relationships with the larger community. Prepare our students to succeed in a complex, hi-tech, global society. Provide enriched opportunities for students to distinguish themselves, shine. Raise expectations for our children both academically and personally, teaching tolerance, empathy, and community values. Lisa Cohen Occupation: Full Time Mom Arizona State University, B.S., 1986 International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees-member Croton Harmon Education Foundation, Board of Directors PTA/SEPTA-member Former Theatrical Electrician Former Purchasing Agent Priorities: Providing students in our district with quality education for a fair price Providing open lines of communication between the Board and district residents Seeking funding for education to supplement taxpayer revenue Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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