To the Editor:

I write to support Eleanor Hubbard’s candidacy to join the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education.

You want Eleanor Hubbard on your team. No matter the task at hand, Eleanor will be an asset. I’ve become familiar with the limitless talents of Eleanor Hubbard as a fellow parent raising children in the Riverside neighborhood. 

For several years, I’ve served on the executive board of the Riverside School PTO. In this role, I have witnessed Eleanor in action. She shows up. She works hard. She gets things done. 

During the early months of the pandemic, Eleanor saw how difficult it became for children to get a book in their hands when the school and public library shut their doors. Eleanor started a book drive and created a “free bookstore” to promote equity in remote learning. She noticed a need and led our community toward a solution.

Everyone loves Riverside’s large and luxurious school garden. Yet, few get down in the dirt and actively care for it. Eleanor does. As the VP for the Riverside Garden, she now coordinates fundraisers and organizes volunteers in addition to the hours of physical labor gardening. She is passionate about educating the whole child and speaks out in support of outdoor education and the importance of playground time.

Eleanor and I also work together on Broadmead Swim Club’s volunteer board. Here I have watched Eleanor shine in several capacities. She steps up whenever she can to keep Riverside’s neighborhood pool open. I’ve seen her patch up a hole in a wall and go over finances with our treasurer all in the same morning. Eleanor never seems to think a task is too great or too small to tackle. 

In sum, Eleanor is qualified to serve on our Board of Education. She has valuable classroom teaching experience and is familiar with our district after years of active parent participation.  She knows when to fight for something and knows when to compromise. She always listens. I strongly endorse her candidacy. 

Anne Thomsen Lord
Princeton Kingston Road