Candidate Profile: Krystle Adams For Millburn Board Of Ed 2021

MILLBURN, NJ — If elected to the Board of Education this November, Krystle Adams said she would help "get a handle on stress" within the Millburn student community.

Adams is one of eight candidates vying for three seats on Millburn's Board of Education this election season.

Read below to learn more about Adams and her platform for the upcoming election on Nov. 2.

1. What is your background?

I am Krystle Adams and I am married with two children in 9th and 10th grade. We've lived in Millburn Township for over 13 years. During that time I have been involved in chaperoning school trips, volunteering for art appreciation and class parties. I even taught a dance class at the after school enrichment program. I coached both my son and daughter's rec basketball teams. I was on the Cultural Engagement Diversity and Arts Committee (CEDA) and I am currently on the Bike/ Walk Millburn Committee. I am an actress and writer. I have performed in plays, musicals and concerts for over 30 years. In other words, I'm a theater geek.

Related: Meet all eight Millburn Board of Ed candidates running this November

2. What goals do you want to accomplish on the BOE?

I'd like to accomplish:

a) getting a handle on stress within our student community

b) enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the curriculum and hiring practices

c) encouraging the strengthening of the arts (fine arts and performing arts) in all of our schools.

To learn more about Adams and her platform, follow her campaign on Facebook.

3. What is the number one problem you feel needs to be addressed in Millburn's education system?

What I hear from parents is STRESS. It's been an issue for years and so I would like to serve on the Board of Ed to create and/or vote on policy that would make the stress levels of our children more manageable.

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