Princeton residents
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we write to support Elizabeth (Betsy) Kalber Baglio as a candidate for the Princeton school board. She is smart, hardworking, and truly gifted at bringing people together. We have worked with Betsy on numerous initiatives and are confident that she will marshal her considerable talents to make a difference for all students in the district.
Betsy and her husband, Steve, both graduates of Princeton University, returned to Princeton in 2011 with their two young sons. Before making Princeton her home, Betsy earned a master’s degree in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and worked in many different capacities as an educator – as a public school teacher, professional developer, consultant to school districts, and grant writer. She has been an active volunteer at her children’s schools, at her church, and at the university. Regardless of the venue, Betsy brings with her energy and dedication. Any program of which she is a part is better for it.
Betsy is a true collaborator, as evidenced by her involvement with two major efforts at Community Park (CP) School. As part of the Community Park Dual Language Initiative Study Group, Betsy worked closely with CP’s principal, Princeton Public Schools (PPS) staff, outside consultants, and parents to look into the feasibility and value of the program and to ensure a smooth rollout for students at CP. Now that the program is in place, Betsy organizes meetings with PPS staff and parents of children in the program to discuss thoughts or concerns. After listening carefully, she works together with parents and educators to find solutions to issues raised. Betsy works hard so that all students get the best out of this innovative program.
As vice president of clubs and activities for CP’s PTO, Betsy launched a much-needed after-school clubs program at the school. Before implementing the program, she communicated with CP faculty about what clubs they might like to teach and worked with the PTO coordinators at the other three elementary schools to learn from their experience. She went even further by assembling a meeting with district staff and PTO representatives to share best practices. She worked with the faculty to put together a variety of clubs that enrich the students’ academic experience and provide teachers with the opportunity to get to know students outside of the classroom. This collaboration has enhanced the overall learning experience at CP.
In all that she has done – as a parent and an active volunteer in the district and as an experienced educator – Betsy has shown herself to be kind, measured, and thoughtful. Adept at the art of triage, Betsy is able to juggle multiple priorities ensuring that everything gets done well and in a timely manner. Betsy will, without a doubt, be an effective voice on the Princeton school board for all our students, parents, staff and community members. Having worked closely with her, we strongly urge you to vote Betsy Baglio (ballot position No. 1) on Nov. 3.
Anna and Jon Horner, Ann and Kurt Kovalick, Jesse and Teena Lerman, Linda Noel and Scott McGoldrick, Leslie and Clancy Rowley, Jean and Brett Shaver, Tara and AJ Sikma,
Phyllis Stinson and Ed Roche, Karyn and Ed Weber, Mana and Scott Winters
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