Election 2025: Adrienne Fletcher For Abington School Board

Candidates running in the May 20 primary election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Adrienne Fletcher is running for the Abington Township School Board in the May 20 primary general election.

Fletcher is running for the Abington Township School Board in the May 20 primary general election.Allen is one of seven candidates vying for four, four-year terms, including some cross-filing as Democrats and Republicans.

Besides Fletcher, the candidates running are Roy Bant Jr., Joseph Rooney, Brian Allen, Republican Joseph O'Brien, and Democrats Angelique Frazier and Yaasiyn Muhammad.

Biographical Information

• Name: Adrienne Fletcher
• Age: 46
• Town of residence: Huntingdon Valley/Abington Township
• Position sought: Abington School District, School Director
• Are you an incumbent? No
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Abington Township and Rockledge Borough
• Party affiliation: Democrat
• Family: Wife and Mother of two children, brought in Abington School District (2018 and 2029).
• Education: Bachelor of Chemistry, California University of Pennsylvania
• Occupation: Director Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing

Patch posed several questions to candidates regarding their positions on the local and national front:

1. What is your position on the proposal for a new middle school?

I am strongly in favor of the referendum to replace our middle school with a functional facility that is equipped for learning in the 21st century. There are several factors that influence this decision including increased capacity, enhanced facilities for modern learning, curriculum expansion, and overall student health and well-being.

A new middle school will alleviate overcrowding that exists in the existing school, while providing a cohesive, comfortable, safe learning environment. Enhancing facilities and curriculum expansion will benefit students by allowing for technology upgrades that will allow educators to continue to meet students' needs.

A well-designed school environment will promote mental and emotional well-being. This process has been underway for 2+ years with much input from the community, the educators, and the board and I encourage you to "Vote Yes to Invest" in the new middle school. I agree that no one wants higher taxes, but delaying this decision will only result in financial strain to the budget in the future.

2. How will cuts to the federal Department of Education impact local school districts?

The impact of this will be felt deeply. The funding from the federal government covers part of the expenses for programming for our most vulnerable populations, including students with additional learning support, low-income households, and multilingual homes. Cuts to the federal Department of Education will ripple through local schools, affecting staffing, funding of these critical programs, and ultimately the quality of education provided to the students.

3. What education background will you bring to the position?

As an engineer, scientist, and team leader for over 20 years, I can provide curriculum support, mentorship opportunities, and collaboration with industry. I make data-driven decisions as well as balance a complex budget and prioritize every day. I lead global cross-functional teams with a servant leader mindset. I am active in the local community through the Abington Band Association and my church.

As well as broader service through non-profits such as One House at a Time and The Everywhere Project. These transferable skills can aid the board in decisions regarding budgeting and resource allocation as well as balancing the needs of educators, teachers, and the community.

4. What are the biggest challenges for the school district in the future?

Managing and navigating future budget challenges. The future financial challenges facing school districts in light of potential changes in funding will require a creative, collaborative, and strategic approach.