I've known Brian for decades, and believe his strong set of personal skills and professional experiences make him an ideal candidate for the WSESD School Board.
Brian cares deeply about the healthy development of our children and the larger community. He has taught elementary and middle school students, coordinated Vermont's youth suicide prevention initiative, served on a Youth Services Diversion Board, and currently co-leads an interfaith youth group focusing on peer support and community service. It includes young refugees new to Vermont.
Brian has also designed and led interactive courses on leadership, supervision, ethics, sexual harassment, and inclusion - all issues relevant to WSESD school board members.
Brian is an experienced meeting facilitator, gifted with the ability to help others listen respectfully to each other and collaborate on positively addressing challenging and sometimes divisive issues.
Elizabeth Christie, Putney
Former volunteer in both Guilford and Putney schools
Former Executive Director, Windham Child Care Association
Member, Guilford Community Church
Elizabeth Christie
Putney
This letter to the editor was submitted to The Commons.