Our children's needs should be out front when making policy

To The Daily Sun,

I am running for a seat on the Gilford School Board. My husband and I chose to move to Gilford five years ago because of what it had to offer our family, especially the Gilford School District. Our daughter Stella is a second grader at Gilford Elementary and loves it with all her heart.

Gilford is our home and our community and I am proud to live here. I am running for School Board because I am invested in our children, community, and schools and want to give back to this wonderful town. As a parent, I will support policies that meet the needs of all students and teachers, while being fiscally responsible with our tax dollars.

I am a member of the PTA and I regularly volunteer in my daughter’s classroom. I am a proud graduate of Villanova University. I have worked in the finance industry for the last 17 years for a large international company. At work, I often face challenging business situations where I am able to think strategically and logically to develop mutually beneficial solutions.

Throughout my career, I have been exposed to people from diverse backgrounds. The world is changing and becoming smaller through more integration with technology. I believe I have the skills to lead our school district during these changing times ,while maintaining a focus on the impact to our local community.

With cooperation and hard work, I know we can continue to make Gilford School District a safe place that is welcoming and inclusive for our students and teachers. As a community, we must keep our children’s needs at the forefront when making policies. I am a firm believer in open communication and transparency between the School Board and the taxpayers of this community. I want our children to receive the highest quality education we can provide.

I believe I can use my skills, passion and experience to help the School Board strategically reach long-term goals while balancing the needs of the short term. I respectively ask for your vote on Tuesday, March 10.

Amber LaTorre

Gilford School Board Candidate