To the Editor:

It is with great enthusiasm that we endorse Beth Behrend for her third term candidacy on the Princeton Board of Education. Beth brings deep experience with the Princeton Public Schools, having served for two previous terms, and as Board president. She makes decisions based on visionary thinking, a deep understanding of all points of view, and a practical commitment to concrete, cost-effective action. As a mother of three children, Beth has a steadfast commitment to the welfare of every child in our district, and a commitment to planning responsibly for our future.

Princeton Public Schools face many complex challenges, making strong, experienced Board leadership more important than ever. Through her work on the Board, Beth Behrend has demonstrated time and again that she cares deeply about Princeton’s students now and into the future. Beth doesn’t just care for a child’s experience in kindergarten today, she is looking ahead to ensure that child is as well-served by Princeton Public Schools as possible along every step of their journey, through high school graduation.

Beth Behrend is a proven leader at a time when leadership is crucial. From helping the district obtain resources for urgent needs like HVAC, planning for increased enrollment, leading the process of hiring an experienced interim schools superintendent, to securing the needed technology and support for the district to achieve equitable, best-quality online learning, Beth has been able to get things done during challenging times.

We know Beth and her family as neighbors and friends, and we have worked with Beth as fellow board members at our congregation. A vote for Beth is a vote for proven leadership that guides us through today’s challenges, while caring deeply for the children’s futures by planning ahead.

Chris Sturm
Riverside Drive

Cindy Funka-Lea
Adams Drive