North Hills School Board 2023 Primary Candidate: April Casey

ROSS AND WEST VIEW, PA — Patch has reached out to the 11 candidates for North Hills School Board on the May 16 primary ballot and requested they complete a questionnaire so voters can be better informed when voting. The questionnaires will be posted as Patch receives them.

Name: April Casey

Age: 44

Residence: Ross Township

Position sought: North Hills School Board.

Party affiliation: Republican.

Family: Married and have two elementary children.

Education: Duquesne University, bachelor's degree in education.

Occupation: Teacher.

Previous or current elected office: No.

Why are you running? North Hills is a great school district and I have a personal interest in preserving and improving the quality of our schools.

What is the single biggest issue facing the district? The biggest issue that needs to be addressed is focusing our attention back to the education of the students. We need to put our students first with every decision we make to enhance and enrich their learning experience.

What sets you apart from other candidates seeking this office? As a teacher running for school board, I have the firsthand knowledge of how school systems operate. These experiences will bring a perspective of what is actually feasible for teachers and appropriate for students when considering policies and governance.