Vote Maria Koliantz for School Board Passion • Serving • Community

Eleven former West Lafayette school board members, with 98 combined years of service among them, have endorsed Maria Koliantz in a letter published in the Journal & Courier and The Exponent. They point to four qualities voters should look for: a willingness to learn the role, the ability to work well with others, open communication, and putting students first. They believe Maria brings all four to the board. Read the full letter →

With 45 years of experience as an educator and coach within the West Lafayette School Corporation, I possess a wealth of knowledge to share on the subject of the forthcoming school board elections. My experience has shown that the most effective outcomes, be it in a school staff or a track & field/football team, stem from a high level of teamwork and mutual respect for each member’s specific roles. Cohesion is key, and any member…

Ronald Shriner spent 39 years at WLCSC, including 16 years in the classroom and 15 as Jr-Sr High School principal. In his letter, he explains why effective school boards matter and why he’s urging the community to vote for Maria Koliantz. Read his letter →

I’ve been asked many times who I support for the upcoming school board elections. As an educator, I strongly encourage our community to consider the endorsements from WL educators who work in, or have worked in our schools. We see firsthand what works, what our students and staff need, and how decisions impact classrooms and community. Our perspectives are grounded in professional experience and evidence-based practice. Before you cast your vote, take time to listen…

As a longtime WL resident, parent of 2 alums, and an active alum myself, I am proud to endorse Maria Koliantz for the upcoming WL school board election.  I have gotten to know Maria over the last several years as a member of the WL Schools Education Foundation.  Her participation on that board and the many conversations outside the board have shown me that she would make an awesome school board member.  She is intelligent,…

I am happy to endorse Maria Koliantz for West Lafayette School Board. Maria’s commitment to the West Lafayette schools has been evident in her diligent work with the West Lafayette Education Foundation, and prior to that, with the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. I believe she’ll bring her own unique set of talents to board to ensure all students in West Lafayette receive an excellent education.

Having served on the West Lafayette School Board for 13 years, I know that good board members come prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and work collaboratively to find solutions. Maria Koliantz has the judgment and the deep ties to our school community to do this job well from day one. I’m proud to support Maria for WL School Board.

As a West Lafayette parent, teacher, and community member, I am excited to endorse Maria Koliantz for the West Lafayette school board. In my discussions with Maria, it is evident that she listens and has a passion for public schools. She is willing to work with teachers and administrators to ensure ALL students have the opportunity for an outstanding education. With her experiences working with the Detroit Public Schools and the WL Schools Education Foundation,…

Maria Koliantz will bring such great experience to the board. She has faithfully attended meetings for over two years. She deeply understands the work of the board. She has broad experience with various levels of school leadership, both here in West Lafayette with the Foundation, as well as in her previous hometown of Detroit. She is level headed and kind, and is solutions-oriented. She is already and will continue to be an effective advocate for…

Maria Koliantz brought her considerable skills in community organizing to West Lafayette by volunteering on the WL Education Foundation. She has great financial skills as a project manager, while she fosters broad communication across the community to support students and faculty. I am impressed by her cheerful attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed.