Sherri
Becker: Endorsed by the Montgomery County Democratic Committee
My role as director and board member of the Wissahickon Educational Opportunities Foundation (WEOF) heightened my awareness of what is needed to enrich our schools in the 21st century. I will take the time to thoughtfully formulate decisions and communicate them clearly to the community. I will represent our constituents fairly, comprehensively and with passion in order to ensure the highest quality public education for our children.
Finally, my focus is on quality education and fiscal responsibility.
From the Ambler Gazette, May 10, 2013, by Eric Devlin
Sherri Becker, 52, of Lower Gwynedd, said running for school board is a chance to give back to the community and the district that helped her own children find success.
Becker said she has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University and a master’s degree in business from the University of Rhode Island. Currently, she is seeking a doctorate in nursing, she said. Her clinical practice is in the school setting, she said, and she has past experience in critical care, home care, management and quality improvement.
“My professional background as a clinical nurse and manager has sharply honed my skills in listening, synthesizing information, assessment and communication,” she said. “As a school board member, I will use these skills to listen attentively to all stakeholders.”
Becker said it is her goal to “foster a culture of understanding between the school board and the community at large.”
She said over the past 20 years she has been actively involved in the Wissahickon community.
“Activities include[ed] room parent, classroom tutor, committee chair, and WMS PTO co-president,” she said. “For the past eight years, I have dedicated my time to the Wissahickon Educational Opportunities Foundation serving as board member and co-president. During my tenure on this board, the educational foundation raised in excess of $100,000 for special projects that directly benefited students.”
She said her main priority, if elected, is to “support programming and curriculum that enriches, challenges and nurtures each child.”
“Currently, data results from standardized testing serve to guide curriculum and programming,” she said. “As we measure this data, it is important not to lose sight of those magical opportunities that help our kids develop strong self-esteems and discover their passions.
“A second priority is to critically oversee a complex system that uses almost $90 million in taxpayer funds. This requires asking the hard questions, making difficult choices and demanding accountability. My third priority is to serve as a diligent supportive team member. It is important to respect the many perspectives out there. Remembering in the end, we all want what is best for our kids and our community.”
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