Contributed by Jeanne Troshynski
My name is Jeanne Troshynski, and I am running for School Board District 3. As a retired teacher of 36 years, including 21 years of administrative work, I believe I can bring a positive change to the Mat-Su Borough School Board. My experiences of teaching all subjects in grades 2 through 8 will inform my decision-making regarding curriculum and instruction. My years of managing the budget and advocating for state and local funding as an administrator will be critical in helping me support a district-wide budget that will provide the best possible education for all our students in the Valley.
I view the diversity of the student population of Mat-Su as both one of our greatest strengths and our greatest challenges. In addressing the strength of our diverse student needs we must continue to offer choices to our students including charter schools, home-school options, the IB program, Career Tech High School, the Alaska Middle College, AP and CTE courses. At the same time, we must address the challenges of the students who come to us with special needs, in at-risk situations, and with emotional or social struggles.
As a School Board member, I will reach out to stakeholders to seek input regarding issues before the Board. I will prepare for meetings and attend Board committee meetings as needed.
I believe that by working together as a community we can offer the best education to all our students.
If you live in District 3, I would appreciate your vote on November 3rd. You can learn more about me at my website: troschoolboard.com.