League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania
	Chester County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
	School Director At Large; West Chester School District; Republican Party Voter Information 4 Year Term. This contest will only appear on Republican party ballots.

Candidates (Vote for 4) Click on highlighted name for additional information supplied by candidate. Contact non-highlighted candidates and encourage them to provide information for voters. Sean Carpenter 3,741 votes 18.36% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Consultant Current Director of Education, West Chester Area School District (Fourth Year) Chairman, WCASD Property & Finance Committee (Third Year) Proud parent of a high school junior B.S. Mathematics, Penn State University Founding Member, A Hero's Welcome and Warriors' Watch Priorities: Continuing to improve the excellent and diverse programs of the West Chester Area School District Providing oversight and leadership to the district's budget, ensuring efficient use of taxpayers' dollars Working with all stakeholders to promote accountability and to reward innovation across the district Ed Coyle 3,521 votes 17.28% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Accountant I am an Attorney and CPA I am a current WCASD School Director As WCASD liason to the CCIU, I am a current member of the CCIU Board I have 5 children, all of whom attend WCASD schools I participated in both the 2009 and 2011 WCASD Community Budget Task Force I was active in the Save Our Science campaign when the previous Board eliminated elementary school science teacher Priorities: Strive to provide excellence in education for the benefit of our students Exercise fiscal responsibility and stewardship of district resources Having a well-rounded education system helps students to prepare for college, a career, or a trade. Pam LaTorre 3,424 votes 16.81% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Mom, registered nurse, former Civil Practice Attorney Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, Licensed RN Law Degree from Villanova Law School, Licensed Attorney Active volunteer at East Goshen Elementary and Fugett Middle School, Great Valley Little League Married to Sean McKernan, Mom of 7th grader at Fugett Middle School and 4th grader at East Goshen Elementary West Chester resident since 1997 Priorities: I am a parent who is grateful for, and values my childrens' public school education. I believe we achieve excellence when students, parents, teachers and community members work as partners in our childrens' education. A strong and high achieving school district must have its focus on student achievement and efficient use of district resources. Maria Armandi Pimley 3,208 votes 15.75% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Mother of 3 boys attending WC public schools WCASD School Board Director since 2009 Practicng Optometrist-Chester County Opticians Clinical and Educational Program Consultant, Pa. College of Optometry at Salus University since 1993 Active volunteer Glen Acres Elementary PTO Former Den leader, current volunteer Cub Scout Pack 108, BSA Troop 78 Teacher aide, SS Simon and Jude PREP Priorities: To not only maintain, but also enhance current high quality educational programs in WCASD by continuing to ensure financial health of district To support our teachers and administration by making sure they have the resources needed to consistently improve student achievement and success To foster communication with and engage all stakeholders as we collaboratively strive to allow all our students to "achieve their personal best" Robin Kaliner 1,666 votes 8.18% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Mother & Former Finance/Program Manager Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, Loyola University Maryland Active volunteer at Westtown-Thornbury and with Cub Scouts Pack 66 Involved in East Side Little League, LAFA Football and West Chester Youth Wrestling Founding member of West Chester VOTE Married with 3 sons, 8th and 6th graders at Stetson Middle School and a 2nd grader at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary West Chester resident since 2002 Priorities: Safeguard the educational integrity of the WCASD which is reflective in our capacity to maintain or increase the high property values we all depend on Promote true transparency by conducting all board business in public, particularly dialogue amongst board members prior to each vote Improve communications with administration and staff to retain current essential skillsets and attract the best applicants when necessary Chris McCune 1,649 votes 8.09% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Software Business Development & Sales for Symantec Bachelor of Science Business Management and Marketing, West Chester University 20 years of Community Involvement: CYO Football, Upward Basketball, West Chester United Soccer Serves on Planning Commission for Thornbury Township, Chester County 18 years of Business Experience, Symantec, Ernst & Young, Hewlett Packard, and Xerox Experienced in facilitating the utilization of technology by schools for cost reduction and enhancement of educational experience 17 year resident of West Chester; married with 4 children who attend Westtown-Thornbury and Westminster Preschool Priorities: As a taxpayer and WCASD parent, I am committed to governing schools in a manner that balances educational excellence and fiscal restraint. I am committed to making WCASD the benchmark by which other districts measure their effectiveness. I will make fiscally responsible decisions today that pave the way for a better future ensuring property values & educational standards remain strong. Joyce Chester 1,604 votes 7.87% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: President and CEO of Chester County Opportunities Industri Certification in Non-Profit Executive Leadership, Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research BA in Organizational Dynamics, Immaculata University Board member & former chair, Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation Chair, Advisory Council for Chester County Department of Aging 20 years corporate experience, 10 years entrepreneurial experience, 15 years non-profit experience--includes 30 years of management experience West Chester resident for 27 years; 2 children, a senior at Henderson and a son currently at Widener; 1 grandchild attending Hillsdale Priorities: I am ready to meet the challenges of financing our schools without jeopardizing quality. I understand the realities of the West Chester business and economic community, as well as the workforce realities for our graduates. I believe we must have a strong public school system in order to maintain the strength of our community and our democratic system. Ricky L. Swalm 1,523 votes 7.48% Party: Republican, Democratic Occupation: Associate Professor, Temple University 36 year educator at the high school and college levels Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Temple University; M. S., Physical Education, Washington State University; B.S. Health & Physical Education, Penn St. Former WCASD School Board Member Married with 2 children, a sophomore at Bayard Rustin High School and 2010 Rustin graduate now attending the Tyler School of Art at Temple University 19 year resident of Glen Mills in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. Priorities: I have six years of school board experience so I understand the intricacies of the issues and won't make costly mistakes. I believe in a balanced approach to our financial challenges (sustainable cuts, sustainable income, and sustainable success). I believe in the integrity of our public education system; as go our public schools, so goes our community. . . Basic candidate data supplied by the applicable elections official. Order of candidates is random and changes daily.

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