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Michelle Schroeder
Board of Education
I believe that everything that is happening in our town is important to the future generations that will reside here. I also believe that no matter what… our children come first. I believe that the changes occurring on the BOE over the past few years are positive and I want to keep them moving forward. I have a clear understanding of what works and does not work in our current town government and I want to become involved on a higher level. I believe the BOE is a perfect fit for my experience, knowledge and strengths.
I am of the firm belief that elected officials need to listen to the people and do what is best for them, but I do not believe that would ever mean to put any of our children’s or citizens’ futures in jeopardy. I would like to be the voice of the school system combined with the greater Southington Community to unite the two and become one grand community working together toward the future. I look forward to further helping the Town of Southington “Grow Forward.” My knowledge and experience with the school system in Southington will benefit the community in Southington as a whole.
I have attended numerous meetings of the Town Council, Board of Finance, and Board of Education, including budget workshops, and have a well-rounded perspective on issues facing our Southington community. My passion for children and the town is demonstrated in the following volunteerism and community service:
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President of the Derynoski Elementary School PTO from 2005 to 2009.
-- Will continue to serve on the executive board as co-corresponding secretary and the PTO President’s advisor through this school year.
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Volunteer and member of Grace United Methodist Church and Nursery School
-- Co-Chair
on the Nursery School Board and a member of the Finance committee.
-- Religious teacher and helper for the last 7 years.
-- Assist the school in the pursuit of fundraisers / discounted prices
for products for events.
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Coaching
-- Coached
for the past 6 years through farm, minor, and major league girls’
softball. -- Southington Park and Recreation Woman’s Softball
league, team player and coach.
-- Assistant coach, Southington Park and Recreation Youth Soccer League
3 teams in 2 years, in 3 divisions.
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S.T.E.P.S. (Southington’s Town wide Effort to Promote Success), Member since inception.
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Service Organizations for Children
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Registered Girl Scout on and off for the past 31years.
-- Volunteer registered with Southington Troop 66361.
-- Volunteer with the Southington Pack 8 Cub Scouts, Den #2 and Den #8.
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Additional Volunteer and Leadership Commitments
-- For the
past 16 years, participant / member of Epilepsy Foundation of CT’s Mud
Volleyball Tournament.
-- Chairperson and/or team leader for “Shining Peace upon the Pettit’s,”
American Cancer Society “Daffodil Days” and “The Penny Drive” for Bread
for Life.
Recognitions
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Awarded the prestigious “Presidential Volunteer Service Award” from President Obama, through the Southington Town Council, May 2009. Awarded 4 Lifetime Achievement awards, along with numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze metals for dedication
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Southington Board of Education "Profiles in Professionalism" Award, 2008.
Born and raised in Torrington, CT, I moved to Southington in 1993. I have since purchased a home with my fiancé and am raising 2 children, Shelby (age 12), and Colby (age 9), both of whom attend Southington Schools. I have been employed with All-Tech Sign Company in Cheshire, CT for the last 9 years.