To the Editor:

I am writing to lend my support to Beth Behrend’s candidacy for reelection to the Princeton Board of Education.

I was on the Princeton Board of Education for two terms 30 years ago. Beth lives in Riverside neighborhood, as do I, and our dogs are pals. On occasion we walk our dogs together and chat. I learn from Beth about what is happening at the moment in the Princeton schools and in the region. I know firsthand about the enormous amount of data and other relevant materials given to Board members. It is clear to me that she does her homework.

She is well informed about all aspects of our local schools as well as being aware of what is happening in Princeton, Mercer County, and the state of New Jersey.  She works very hard, and is good at being a responsible public servant. From our conversations, I have listened to her try to think through the best ways to gather community input on various matters and try to figure out the best way forward that benefits the broad range of interests of the people in our community.

I have not sensed any specific agenda that she has other than the important one of serving the entire community by helping the Princeton Public Schools improve over time. I am pleased that she is running again.  She has my vote.

Michael Littman
Riverside Drive