[Editor’s note: This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose between two candidates running for the 1 year seat on the Southborough School Committee. (One is listed, the other has announced a write-in campaign.) To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.
As in past years, you may use comments to endorse the candidate. No mudslinging allowed here.]
To the Editor:
My name is Denise Eddy, and I am running for the K-8 Southborough School Committee, one-year term.
My family has lived in Southborough since 1979. As a stay-at-home mom I raised my son in Ashland, where I served on the Ashland School Committee for 15 years, and was Chair of the School Committee for 5 years.
I moved back to Southborough in 1998 and live on Deerfoot Road.
I have had extensive experience in education, both as a parent and administrator, and I understand the Massachusetts educational system both locally and state wide.
I have experience with budgeting, state and town regulations, and the philosophies that make for excellent education, such as we have in our outstanding schools in Southborough.
After I graduated from college I was an English teacher in the town of Milford, where I was Chair of the English Department, and I became the Director of the Gifted and Talented program for the district.
After my son was grown, I became Vice President of international and domestic sales for London Fog Industries, and traveled extensively throughout Asia, Europe and the US. When London Fog declared bankruptcy, I attended Law School and specialized in business and real estate law.
Currently I am also the CEO of a company that provides a platform for international students and universities, to assist undergraduate and graduate student placements in American colleges and universities.
I understand the demands on students, parents, teachers and administrators in the current educational climate, and I have experience with best practices to assure quality education for all our Southborough students, to prepare each child for a productive and fulfilling future.
I have extensive experience working with town government, including town meeting, as an effective supporter of schools.
I am currently raising my granddaughter, who is a junior at Algonquin. I have been actively involved with Southborough school district for years, and I currently serve as Treasurer on the Algonquin Regional High School APTO board.
I believe that the one-year position I am seeking will need a committee member who will work hard from day one to support our goals for all students. My extensive experience will enable me to work effectively for Southborough students and parents.
I also believe it’s important to keep communication open between parents, students, school staff, administration and teachers. We have an outstanding school community, with involved and dedicated families and educators. I will work hard to keep our schools exceptional, both challenging and nurturing to students. I am honored to run for this position, and I ask for your vote on May 13.
Denise Eddy
128 Deerfoot Road
617 257-6555
denise.eddy@baflawgroup.com
