Holmdel Board Of Education Election 2024: Mary Corrigan

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel's general election on Nov. 5 has seven candidates running for three open seats on the Holmdel Board of Education.

Candidate Mary Corrigan is running for one of three seats on the board with Terence Wall and John Giampolo. Opposing candidates include Kimberly Tuccillo, Surekha Collur, Raymond Kim, and Jeff Sargent.

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Mary Corrigan

Age: N/A
Town of residence: Holmdel
Education: Two years of college
Occupation: Secretary in Public Education

What drove you to seek public office?
I am passionate about preserving the quality and integrity of Holmdel's excellent educational system. I will be committed to Hard Work, Common Sense, Respect for Holmdel’s Past History, and Strong Family Values.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?
I have been a resident of Holmdel since 1980, having raised five children who all went through the Holmdel school system, and now 17 out of 19 grandchildren attend our excellent school system.

I am fully vested in maintaining Holmdel’s Educational Excellence for ALL children.

What do you see as the biggest issue facing Holmdel, and how will you resolve it?
The continuing saga of proposed extreme policies. I will prioritize implementing policies that put the needs of parents and children first.

What are past accomplishments or experiences that make you qualified for this position?
After over 30 years, I continue to serve on Holmdel’s Recreation Advisory Committee.

In addition, over the years I have served on various committees of the PTO, including President and Secretary. I am a past board member of the Holmdel Music Association and the Holmdel Theatre Guild. I am a past board member of the Holmdel Theatre Company housed at the Duncan Smith Theater.

And, most importantly, my 34 years of experience working in education has well-prepared me to serve on the Holmdel Board of Education.

Name one thing about Holmdel that always makes you smile.
Every Holmdel graduation that I attend — and there have been many — always makes me smile knowing that the graduates have received the “Very Best of the Best” academically and socially, and sending our next generation of leaders on the road to success.

Note: This story has been edited to reflect an updated answer from the candidate regarding the first question (What drove you to seek public office?)