North Hills School Board 2023 Candidate: April Casey

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: 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.