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ABOUT SHARON
Sharon and her
husband have lived in Southbury since 1990. They have two
children ages 10 and 15 in the Region 15 school system. Sharon
received a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of
Connecticut. Sharon also has a Masters Degree in Public Health
from the UConn Health Center, Department of Community
Medicine.
Sharon served as
Executive Director of the Southbury-Middlebury Youth and Family
Services from 1988-1998. She then took five years off from her
professional pursuits to be at home with her two young
children. Since 2003 she has worked in the field of Higher
Education. She works full time at Western Connecticut State
University as Coordinator of Substance Abuse Prevention
Services. In this capacity she works with University
administrators to implement responsible policies and provide
support services to the student population. She has budgetary
responsibilities, supervises a staff of ten, regularly lectures
in classrooms and develops prevention curriculum. She secured
over half a million dollars from both State and Federal grant
sources for the University. Working in Higher Education
provides Sharon with an accurate understanding of what students
need throughout their primary schooling years to be successful
in college.
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Volunteer and Public
Service
Member,
Southbury League of Women Voters; 1998-2002
Member,
Board of Directors Member; Before and After School 1995-1989
Parish
Council member, Sacred Heart Church; 2001-2003
Democratic
Town Committee, 2002-2004
Member,
American Public Health Association 1990- present
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For a Better Southbury
In almost
two decades in Southbury I have seen tremendous growth. In many
respects we have barely been a step ahead of the rate of
growth. Nowhere is this more apparent than in our schools.
This community has worked hard to build an excellent school
district and we have a responsibility to our children to
continue this high standard. We also have a responsibility as
stewards of this town to preserve our education system as a
major asset. We cannot allow a bit by bit dismantling of our
schools curriculum, buildings or staff. Only an excellent
education will prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges. “I
am not just a parent of two school aged children, but also a
citizen and tax payer in Southbury. Elected officials are
responsible for balancing the needs of its growing citizenry,
and this can be a difficult task. But we must not allow the
educational system to bear the brunt of this struggle. It is my
intention to preserve our educational system and quality of life
through strategic planning, open communication and a long range
vision for our school district.” |
