2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Gina Olearczyk, Somers School Board

SOMERS, CT — Gina Olearczyk is running for a school board seat in Somers.

Candidate's Name:
Gina Olearczyk

What office are you seeking?
Board of Education

What town do you live in?
Somers

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
School Administrator- 25 years

Family:
Husband- Darek, 54 who is a Chiropractor, Son-Evan, 18 freshman at Quinnipiac University, and Son- Erik, 13 , 8th grader at Mabelle B. Avery Middle School

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
I would like the opportunity to give back to my community and believe that my experience in education will be an asset to the Board of Education. I am deeply committed to ensuring our school system continues to see success for all students.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Changing landscape in education in which we are required to do more with less. I plan to work collaboratively with the other Board members to ensure we have the best programming and resources in the most efficient way possible.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I am running uncontested

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
The success as a building leader in a public school with experience in curriculum and instruction, special education, development and implementation is systems and structures leading to increased student success.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Make sure the needs of students are always at the forefront of every decision made

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions