Amanda Jacobus Is Running For Hatboro-Horsham School Board As A Non-Partisan

HATBORO-HORSHAM, PA — Patch continues its pre-election coverage with a profile on Amanda Jacobus, who is running on a non-partisan slate for a seat on the Hatboro-Horsham School Board.

Read on to find out how Jacobus responded to a candidate questionnaire from Patch.

Age (as of Election Day)

41

Party Affiliation

Non-Partisan

Family

Husband - Robert Jacobus (married for 19 years)
Children - Hope (16, a sophomore at Hatboro-Horsham High School) & Henry (3, a preschooler at Lehman Christian Preschool)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

-Alumna of Hatboro-Horsham (Class of 1998)
-Associate of Science in Nursing from Montgomery County Community College
-Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Immaculata University

Occupation

-Registered Nurse for 18 years
-Former Nurse Manager at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
-Current Head Charge Nurse of the NICU at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

N/A

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/HHPar...

Why are you seeking elective office?

I am running for school board because I have a personal interest in preserving & improving the quality of our school system. I intend to keep the best intention of our students in mind while acting as a conduit for the concerns of both parents & teachers.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Individual student needs. I intend to support & empower our teachers & administrators to help our students strive for excellence, celebrate diversity & build resilience while bringing a passion for education that will allow our district to reach its fullest potential.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am an alumna who has lived in the district for most of my life. I am a mother of a current H-H student & a future Hatter. I am involved in extracurricular district activities (including assistant directing the musical at Keith Valley).

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

I believe that there are some current school board members that have failed to fulfill their commitments as elected officials. By failing to show up for meetings, not participating in meetings & undermining the board, they have provided a disservice to community members & students who live in the district.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, fiscal responsibility, supporting district administration & staff.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

As a former nurse manager & current head charge nurse, I am a natural leader. I have won countless awards during my nursing career including The Daisy Award (which honors the super-human work that nurses do for patients & families every day).

The best advice ever shared with me was:

To pay it forward. Every single day.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I intend to be a strong voice that represents different groups in the community & ensures that these voices are heard when making educational & administrative decisions. I believe that every student deserves an equal opportunity to become educated & to reach their highest potential regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. Every child has the right to an education.