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Support Kate Frey for Board of Education

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From Town Tribune Oct 28, 2021. To the Editor:

I am writing this letter to encourage Sherman voters to support Kate Frey in the November 2 election.  Kate is running for the Board of Education and is a most qualified candidate having taught for 33 years in the public school system.  It is important to note that her professional work in curriculum and best practices in education will bring a much-needed perspective to the BOE in a time of transition.  Kate also believes in working collaboratively and respectfully to attain the best outcome for our Sherman students and community.  The needs of the students are Kate’s top priority.

I encourage you to support the Sherman School System by electing Kate Frey on November 2.

Dr. Francis Muska

Sherman

Our children and community need Kate Kelley Frey on the Board of Education

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To the Editors:

On Tuesday, November 2nd, I am voting for Kate Kelley Frey, for the Sherman Board of Education.  Kate, as a teacher, has given most of her life to education and proven her deep commitment to providing the best learning experience for all children for the past 33 years.

She is a professional who will bring vital skills to the Board in the most current best practices in education and curriculum development.  In fact, Kate holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum Development.

Kate, as a long term resident of Sherman, knows our community well, values small town living, and understands that the Sherman School is a critical aspect of why people love it here.

Please vote for Kate Kelley Frey on Election Day, our children and community need her.

Join me in voting for Kate Kelley Frey

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From Town Tribune Oct 21, 2021. To the Editor:  To Sherman Voters,

Please join me in voting for Kate Kelley Frey for a seat on the Board of Education.

While the recent focus on maintenance issues at the school is of vital importance, even more important is what is happening inside the building. Kate’s long experience in and deep knowledge of education will be a vital contribution to the BOE. Her expertise in curriculum will help in designing educational programs that meet the current and future needs of our children.

It’s easy to ignore an election with few contested seats. The local election on November 2nd presents an opportunity to enhance the quality of education at the Sherman School.

Please elect Kate Kelley Frey to the Board of Education.

Andrea O’Connor

Sherman

Vote Kate Kelley Frey for Sherman BOE

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From Town Tribune Oct 14, 2021. To the Editor:
Please join me as I vote for Kate Kelley Frey for a 4-year term on the Sherman Board of Education. Kate offers a very needed perspective to the Board. She is a 33-year veteran teacher with a heavy emphasis on curriculum development and best practices.
She has a very deep history in the town of Sherman moving here in 1976 with her parents Ray and Polly Kelley and brother Joe. She has also raised a daughter in Sherman and navigated the school as a parent through all the choices for her education which adds another much-needed perspective.
Kate would be a very collaborative and thoughtful addition to the Sherman Board of Education.
Mary Lee-Roulat, Sherman

Kate Kelley Frey seeks position on the Board of Education

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Kate Kelley Frey seeks a position on the Board of Education. This would be her first run at an elective office.

Kate was asked why she is running and why she would be a valuable member of the BOE.

“To volunteer my time and give back to a town that has supported and given so much to me personally, and to my family over many years, would be a tremendous privilege. My expertise in curriculum design and best practices would fill a practical need currently existing on the Board of Education (BOE). Running for a seat on the BOE is a stroke of good fortune: to have the special abilities to give back and a strong sense of indebtedness to Sherman.

“I am currently an elementary school teacher with 33 years of experience in public education who has worked with high needs children in Texas and Connecticut.  I have my Master of Science in Curriculum from Western Connecticut State University and a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University.  I feel my knowledge of curriculum, best practices, and my collaborative nature would be an asset to the Board of Education. I am a good listener, reflective, and value different perspectives. I believe in cooperation and that when we value all perspectives and work together as a community we get a far better outcome than working alone or in isolation. The needs of the children in our community are my top priority and strive to balance that with ensuring that the taxpayers get the best value for their hard-earned money.

“The Sherman School holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. My first teaching job was at the Sherman School. I  taught 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade social studies filling in as a long-term substitute for several months. It was a supportive, close-knit staff who welcomed me with open  arms and who were delighted to have “one of their own,” come back to teach. The students and parents were also a joy to work with, eagerly participating in our celebrations of Ancient Greece and Rome. One parent volunteered to share a slideshow of her life in Iran before she moved to Sherman with my students.  It was a privilege to work alongside my mother and be part of an engaged community of parents, grandparents, caregivers, and friends who all played a role in supporting student learning in the classroom and beyond.

“In 2007 I moved back to Sherman and built a house in the field behind my parents’ house. I would soon gain a new perspective of the Sherman school community as a parent. My daughter and my brother’s boys would all ride the bus together each day and I would get to know all of my daughter’s classmates and families. We fundraised together, attended art shows, talent shows, musicals, chorus and band concerts, and open house night each year. I have heard many stories from friends over the years about how they felt like their child was part of a bigger community at the Sherman School,  being raised and cared for by a community of adults.  I am so grateful that my daughter and nephews were able to belong to a unique  K-8 school community,  make lifelong friends, experience small class sizes, and participate in all the wonderful programs that the school offers.

“My family became full-time residents of Sherman in 1976 when we moved into what we affectionately called “ the camp.” while we waited for our new house to be completed. I have such fond memories of Lake Candlewood and the bugle call at the Boy Scout Camp that would wake us each summer morning to our parents’ chagrin. Little did I know that one of my future Sherman classmates, whose family were caretakers of the Boyscout camp, would be one of my friends, and we would spend winters ice skating and have sleepovers at the lodge. My brother and I made many friends those first years at Sherman School and I still see many of my classmates around town at the IGA or stay in touch through Facebook.

“I realize that my experiences differ from others but I think all students deserve a great public school with the resources, programs, and curriculum to nurture their curiosity, imagination, spirit, talents, and desire to learn. I am honored to be running for a seat on the Board of Education and will work hard to earn that trust.”