Endorsements

After much consideration, attending a candidate forum, and talking with candidates, I support Amy Austin, Maria Koliantz, George Lyle, and David Purpura for WL School Board. I truly believe these are the candidates that are going to continue to support our schools and community, promote diversity, as well as improve unity among board members.

Maria’s background in construction management and Detroit public schools will be a tremendous asset.

These candidates have been involved in so many ways, for so many years, throughout our school-community and I’m thankful for their willingness to run for West Lafayette School Board! And that’s Great!!

“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, professional, fair and understanding.  She comes prepared, does her homework and listens.  She is inquisitive and doesn’t just say yes.  If she has a concern, she shares it.  If she has a different idea, she shares it.  She is not a yes person, but most importantly is respectful in her manner and actions.  Her passion for public education is obvious with her participation with the Detroit Public Schools and the WLSEF.   Maria understands the amazing history of the WL schools and is willing to work to maintain that excellence!  She deserves your vote!”

“We are retired West Side teachers who dedicated our professional careers to this community. West Lafayette and its schools remain essential to us. That is why we need a collaborative, well-functioning School Board that will help us maintain the high quality of our schools. We believe that incumbent Amy Austin, Maria Koliantz, George Lyle, and David Purpura are best qualified to achieve this goal. We strongly endorse these four candidates for election on November 5.”

“I am proud to endorse Maria Koliantz for WL School Board. I am a parent to three WL students and a career professional educator. I understand the importance of the integrity, curiosity, and collaboration skills that Maria brings and the positive impact they make in the outstanding educational experience of our students. Maria listens to all her stakeholders, including teachers and community members. She participates frequently in local, public forums about issues in education including Indiana’s currently proposed changes to the high school diploma system.  Maria’s experience with larger, more complicated school systems and the way she values the expertise and experience of professional educators will be critically important to our school corporation going forward.”

“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 will bring strong organizational and collaborative skills to the WL school board.”