SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Coopersburg, and Lower Milford and Upper Saucon townships

Term: 4 years Vote for five

Democrat MELISSA TORBA

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Education: Moravian University Occupation: Client Success Mgr. Qualifications: 25 yrs. experience working with school districts; coach of youth and collegiate athletes Response: Refocus our priorities on education. I believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education. I am confident that my experience and unwavering passion will contribute to making a positive impact in our educational system. I am committed to putting education first and ensuring students, staff and our community actively participate in shaping our schools.

EMILY GEHMAN

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Education: BS Accounting, Univ of Richmond; PA Teacher Certification, Elementary Ed, Albright College Occupation: Accounting Assistant Qualifications: Longtime resident. Mother of 2 Spartans. Professional experience in business & education. Current SLSD & CLIU Board Member. Response: Fiscal Stewardship. School Directors’ most important duty is to responsibly use taxpayer resources to do what is in the best interest of kids.

I’ll enact policies that comply with state and federal statutes, support curriculum that has proven outcomes, and help create an environment of respect where teachers, staff, students, and parents are set up to excel.

CANDI KRUSE

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Education: MBA, DeSales University; MA, University of Chicago; BA, Capital University

Occupation: Legal Manager Qualifications: 15+ years in procurement, facilities management & negotiation; Board President, Southern Lehigh Public Library

Response: We must maintain our status as a district of choice. Our students need access to top notch

TIMOTHY KEARNEY

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Education: Lehigh (Masters/Principal Cert); Millserville (Bachelors in Education); DeSales (Management/Business Cert)

Occupation: Retired educator Qualifications: 34 year educator; 1,500 collaborative Parent-teacher conferences; Created a community volunteer program

Response: My priority is student success. Success and safe schools for our children are achieved through trusting relationships. I achieved this at the individual, class, building, state and national level. I will promote responsible citizenship. I provide knowledge, passion, leadership and experience. I want to join hands, not point fingers. Lift up, not put others down.

ERIC BOYER

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Education: Bachelors Degree at East Stroudsburg University

Occupation: Senior Project Manag Qualifications: Contract management, budgeting, construction, project management, operational decisions, coaching, volunteering

Response: My primary focus is on quality of education. This comes down to teacher retention and curriculum enhancement. Today, we face massive teacher shortages, with good teachers leave the profession every day. It’s essential that we retain our effective educators. We must also set a curriculum that not only meets state minimum standards, but that also supports future needs.