I am proud to have been on the Avon Grove School Board for the past 4years. In those 4years, the new high school and renovated new middle school have opened - under budget. I bring a career of 30 years as a public educator and working collaboratively for the best for ALL students in Avon Grove.

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I am a mom, teacher, and law school graduate. My boys attend PLE and AGI. We have lived in Avon Grove for 7+ years, and I want to see our schools continue to succeed in the years to come for my boys and Al of the children of Avon Grove! This opportunity is a great way for my professional and educational backgrounds to serve our community.

Nick Taylor is a third generation Avon Grove graduate. As a teacher he knows firsthand the issues faced by schools. As the parent of a future Avon Grove student, he wants what every parent wants, to ensure children have a safe place to learn and thrive.

During my years of service on the AGSD Board, I have played an important role in the improvement of the district. From the implementation to Full-Day Kindergarten, to the establishment of One to One technology, and the successful completion of our Long-Term Facilities plan while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Bonnie has lived in Avon Grove for almost 30 years, with both of her children being proud alumni of Avon Grove. She is a former school teacher, active Girl Scout volunteer, and dedicated community member. In Bonnie’s 20 years on the Avon Grove School Board, she has served in multiple leadership roles and on every standing committee.

I am mother to four daughters, a stepmother to two, as well as a foster mom. I have lived in Oxford Area School District for 15 years.  My children have had a range of needs and my promise to you is:
• I will advocate for children with special learning and health needs.
• I will advocate for our gifted and talented students.
• I will advocate for our diverse students and will bring diversity to the school board.

Having served on the OASD Board, I will bring knowledge and experience, starting day one. I believe in engagement and communication with all stakeholders. I will persist in my dedication to being well informed on the issues facing the District and all of its students. My family has lived in OASD for 20 years and my sons received an Oxford education from K-12. Together, let’s bring progress back to OASD!

A member of the Octorara area community for over 25 years, Lisa and her husband made the decision to settle down in this rural area not just for its beautiful farmland, but also because of the warm and welcoming people here. Together they started their family and had 3 children, all of whom attended Octorara schools. When her husband passed away in 2014, Lisa was left with many decisions, yet chose to stay here, in the community that continued to love and support her family during those troubling times. So when it came time to give back to her community, Lisa agreed to and was unanimously appointed to the Octorara school board. She was elected in 2021, and is back now running for re-election. Lisa has worked in the insurance claims industry for 30 years, and has been actively involved with her kids and the Octorara schools as a volunteer for many activities. She believes it takes a village, and she loves giving back to the village that gave her and her family so much. ...

Tenille is an active community volunteer with all four of her children attending Oxford schools. Fully invested in the OASD community, she has given countless hours of her time to local non-profits and school programs, as well as volunteering in classrooms. She has the knowledge and experience that we need in a school board member.

Brian Washburn is a devoted husband and father who understands the needs and concerns of taxpayers and parents. As the parent of a special needs student that currently attends Oxford schools, Brian is well versed on the District's responsibility to meet student needs.

OASD is the heart of our Oxford community. As a long time resident, parent of three OASD graduates and retired OASD teacher my work as a OASD School Director will focus on meeting our students’ needs as they grow and develop into productive and successful citizens. As an OASD School Director I will use my experience and knowledge to help our district:

• Retain and hire excellent, caring teachers
• Provide rigorous, relevant and motivating courses for all students
• Keep our building and grounds maintained and safe for our students and staff
• Increase funding for our district to lessen tax burdens.

Twenty year board member, lifetime Octorara resident and graduate.

Wishes to continue focus on improving student outcomes.

And providing a well rounded experience to prepare all students for their chosen pathway.

Meet Ian Glenn Brendle, candidate for Octorara School Board – Region 2!! (Sadsbury Twp in Lanc Co and West Fallowfield Twp)
Ian is a proud constituent of the Octorara Area School District and graduating class of 2000. He hopes to add his insight and dedication to the community to the school board. He attended Octorara from K-12 and has lived in the school district for most of the time after. He recently built a home in the school district and he and his partner, Melanie, have a wonderful 7-year-old daughter enrolled at the Octorara Primary Learning Center. As the co-owner of a 45-acre produce farm, Ian strongly believes that every problem has a solution – it just takes a calm head and a willingness to find it.

US Army Desert Shield/Storm veteran and long-standing community volunteer. Brian currently serves as OASD school board vice-president. Brian has served as an adult literacy tutor and served the adult literacy field for over 20 years including national board governance roles. Locally, Brian also serves as the Christiana Historical Society secretary.

I'm a 63-year resident of East Nottingham Twp., living and farming where I grew up. I'm a retired attorney, having represented the Plain Community for many years. I have been a Supervisor for a total of 15 years and my primary interest has been to use the tool of farm preservation to keep our taxes under control and to limit the traffic and landscape congestion that comes with uncontrolled residential development. We are fortunate that the Township residents have supported our preservation program for many years - it has resulted in more than one-third of the land area of our Township being permanently preserved against further development.

My name is Dawn Dowling. As a Franklin Township resident, I have spent my life and career devoted to community cultivation, environmental conservation and tourism. It has been a privilege to serve our township as a Supervisor. During my next term, I am keen to continue my work enhancing and protecting our parks and preserves so that these places are a valuable resource to ALL of our residents now and for the future, seeking efficiencies to reduce our tax burden, and keeping a focus on safety in our community and improving road quality.

As Township Supervisor, I want to continue working with you to grow our cherished township into an even more beautiful and prosperous community....

My name is Betsy Odgers and I live a in beautifully restored historic home in Franklin Township, close to Crossan Park. Throughout the years, my family and I have cherished our relationship with this park, enjoying its natural beauty and affording us opportunities throughout the year to meet our Township neighbors. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to lovingly give back to our community park, volunteering for hundreds of hours over the last X years. I can’t express the joy I feel when I see the joy my twin grandchildren have when they play in the park. In addition to raising my family and being the primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, I have served as a pediatric nurse, a first-grade teacher and have sat on the Boards of two mental health services organizations. I welcome the opportunity to bring my lifelong commitment of service for others to the role of Township Supervisor. As Township Supervisor, I would like to serve you by continuing work started by othe...

David Long brings outstanding executive leadership, proven group work skills in inspiring individuals and community groups, and a passion for helping people.
Work Experience:

National Management Consultant & Executive Recruiting Director for the YMCA
of the USA
CEO of the Brandywine YMCA
Board President of Brandywine SPCA
36-Year Highland Resident
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Although a relative newcomer to the London Grove area, Michael Summerfield has a long history of community advocacy and government involvement. Michael is a firm believer that government should serve the people, be transparent , and that all elected officials are there to give a voice to everyone in the local community in which they serve. Michael is a past president of his local Hudson Valley area Lions Club, a town board member, founding member of the local conservation committee, and founder of the children’s charity TicKids. He helped implement a local comprehensive town plan , and jumpstarted that plan by successfully engaging HGTV to select several local projects for Small Town Makeovers. Michael is excited to bring that same level of engagement and energy here to the role of London Grove Supervisor, and is looking to hear from everyone in the community about how he can best help to continue to improve the quality of life in the London Grove area.

• Moved to New London Township with family in 1997.
• Built our horse farm on inactive, remnant portion of a farm that was turned into housing.
• Worked as civil engineer- 38 years, consulting part-time now.
• Active in my church.
• Beliefs- accountable to voters, working for the greater good of our community.

As a current Supervisor, my priorities for LBT are: continuing to encourage open space preservation; following our 10-year road improvement plan; working with the Historical Commission to assist historic property owners; remaining as founding trustee on the London Britain Township Land Trust and keeping a "no earned income tax" policy.

Kathryn has served on Oxford Borough Council for more than three years. She has championed and helped to implement numerous environmental projects during this time, with several more in development. She is working with Council and staff to implement the Borough's first Comprehensive Plan. She is working for economic development, attainable housing, safer streets and sidewalks, and much more!

Dwayne has lived in Penn Township for over 18 years and is the father of two Avon Grove Charter School graduates. Active in the local community, Dwayne serves as President of the Avon Grove Charter School board, President of his homeowners association and is an active member of the Avon Grove Lions Club. Now more than ever, he believes leaders from both sides of the aisle must be represented at the minimalist level, working together to achieve a common purpose for the best interest of our community. Based on his previous board experience, Dwayne is confident that he will apply a thoughtful, balanced approach to every decision made regarding our flourishing township. ...

Ryan is a consultant who works with companies to improve productivity. He also teaches international business classes at the University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics. Ryan is past-President of the Red Lion Area Business Association and sat on the Board of Directors for the York County Economic Development Corporation.