North Hills School Board Candidate 2023: Kathryn Poniatowski

Editor's note: Patch reached out to the candidates for North Hills School Board in the Nov. 7 general election and requested they complete a questionnaire so Ross and West View voters can be better informed when voting.

Name: Kathryn Poniatowski

Age: 41

Residence: Ross Township.

Position sought: School Board Director.

Party affiliation: Republican.

Family: Husband and 16-year-old daughter.

Education: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and special education; master's degree in special education.

Occupation: Special Education Teacher.

Previous or current elected office: School Board Director.

Why are you running for reelection? I would like to continue my work on the school board to provide the students in the North Hills School District a quality education and provide experiences in the classroom, along with extracurricular activities within the community that will prepare them to be positive and productive members of society.

What is the single biggest issue facing the district? Finding ways to address learning loss so that North Hills students have an advantage in their life pursuits.

What sets you apart from other candidates seeking this office? As a parent, educator and taxpayer, I have a variety of experiences in the field of education that can serve as an advantage as a school board director.