Karen Brown Hopes to Join Baldwin-Whitehall School Board

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Karen Brown.

Name on Ballot: Karen Brown

Age on May 21: 61 years old

Incumbent? Yes or No?: No.

Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes.

Primary Political Party: Democrats

Occupation: Boyce Middle School Principal since 2002; In-Service Coordinator since 1995, Upper St. Clair School District

Municipality of Residence: Baldwin Borough

Work History/Previous Political History: Teacher in Upper St. Clair School District since 1973; National Middle School Distinguished Educator Award in 2008 

Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Math minor); Master's Degree Equivalency in Elementary Education from Penn State University; Master's Degree and K-12 Principal's Certification from Duquesne University

Why Do You Want a Spot on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board?: "The reason I am running for school board is to bring a fresh outlook to the board while serving the Baldwin-Whitehall School District to the best of my ability. I am flexible and able to work cooperatively with others. I feel confident that, with my experience, I am a qualified candidate, and together with the other members, we can ready our children for their success.

"We, as responsible voters, entrust our school board members to set policies for our most treasured institutions—our public schools. I would like the opportunity to serve the community and school district which has served our children and family well. I would like to help lead the district for future generations, and my 40 years of experience will help me to give back to the community where I have been a lifelong member."

What Are the Two or Three Issues Facing the Baldwin-Whitehall School District That You Care the Most About and Plan to Address?: "The most important issues that need to be addressed are as follows: budget concerns relating to escalating costs; Common Course mandate; finding ways to work with the state and federal governmets to do what is best for our children."

Are You Married? Do You Have Children? If So, How Many?: "Married. Two children."

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