North Hills School Board 2023 Primary Candidate: Kathryn Poniatowski

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: 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.