As a teacher with close to 30 years of experience in the Gorham schools, I am thrilled to be supporting Kyle Bailey for Gorham School Committee. I entered the teaching profession because I know how important education is to our future and what a difference it can make in the lives of children. Gorham is fortunate to have a community that cares about its children and its schools. Parents are welcome partners in the education of their children. These are some of the things I shared with Kyle last May when we chatted about our educational community.

Since then, Kyle has talked with hundreds of teachers, parents, students and neighbors about their experiences with our schools, what they think we do well, and where we can continue to make improvements. I know that Kyle has used what he learned to set the right priorities: creating a transparent and responsible budget, setting policy that develops skills in every student so they have the tools to succeed in our global economy, and investing in innovative classrooms that help students thrive.

Having had several conversations with Kyle about his campaign for School Committee, I know he is a thoughtful, dedicated Gorham community member who listens to people and cares about our kids’ future. I hope you will join me in supporting Kyle Bailey for Gorham School Committee on Nov. 5.

Susan Sedenka

Literacy Specialist

Adjunct Instructor

University of Southern Maine