A Conshohocken Resident Was Selected To Fill Out The Vacant Colonial School Board Seat

PLYMOUTH-WHITEMARSH, PA — The Colonial School Board has announced that it selected a Conshohocken resident to fill the vacant school board seat that was created when a candidate who had won during November's election chose not to proceed with the position.

The board announced that after a round of interviews, it chose Sharon Marino to fill the seat.

Marino was selected among a total of 16 candidates who were interviewed over a three-hour period last week. The board chose Marino during a special meeting Dec. 16 in a 7-1 vote.

"Ms. Marino brings more than 20 years of educational experience from her work in the School District of Philadelphia, where she has served as a teacher, coach, and principal," the Colonial School Board stated in a community announcement. "Her areas of interest and expertise include continuous improvement, family engagement, and equity."

The school board vacancy had been created when candidate Patti Donofrio, who was the top vote-getter in the race, chose not to move forward.

She previously spoke top Patch her about decision to drop out after she had won the seat.