Candidate Profile: Adam Greenbaum Running For Re-Election To Cherry Hill School Board

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Cherry Hill has five candidates running for three positions on the Board of Education.

Patch sent questions to all candidates in the race and will publish responses as they're received. All candidate profiles will be re-shared closer to Election Day, which is Nov. 4.

• Read more: 5 Candidates Running For School Board In Cherry Hill

Adam Greenbaum, who is running for re-election, sent the following responses:

Adam Greenbaum

• Age: 49
• Education: I hold a BS in computer engineering from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA from Villanova University.
• Occupation: Cyber security engineer
• Previous elected/appointed office: Cherry Hill Board of Education (2023 to present)

Why are you running for school board?

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

Through my professional experience, I will continue to bring analytical thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills to the School Board. As a long-time advocate for public education and through my experience as a sitting board member, I have delivered results that include fiscal oversight of construction projects, increased accessibility across the district, expansion of special education programs, new and innovative curricula paired with targeted academic supports, and expansion of full-day, curriculum-based preschool.

What past accomplishments or experiences make you qualified for this position?

I have served on the Cherry Hill Board of Education for the past three years and currently serve as the vice president, as well as chair of the Business and Facilities Committee. This includes collaboration with the administration to develop budgets that prioritize academic success and the well-being of our students and staff, and providing oversight for the many bond referendum construction projects across the district. I also work as a cyber security expert in the aerospace and defense industries, which entails systems thinking, solution-drive approaches, and evidence-based methodologies.

If elected, what will be your top priorities during your elected term?

School funding remains a top priority. Rising costs, state cuts, and a flawed funding formula have made budgeting difficult for our district. I supported the bond referendum that is now improving schools across the district, and have met with legislators and testified before the state budget committee to push for reform to the funding formula. We've made progress, but it's not enough. We must raise our voices and work together to demand common-sense changes to the funding formula so every student and staff member has the resources they need to succeed.