“I believe that every family wants what’s best for their kid, and I believe that students do well when they can. So it is the families’ and the schools’ job to create the supports and access points and build up skills so that all students can do well. We are in it together.”
Read Sheri’s full interview in The Melrose Messenger.
‘In it with you’
Sheri introduces herself to students at Melrose High School, who interviewed the candidates for Melrose School Committee.
Charting a path forward
The students’ first question: If the override does not pass, how will you move forward? If it does, what are your budget priorities?
Building a culture of trust
Question two: What are the most important issues, beyond funding levels, that you feel need addressing within the school system?
Communication is critical
Question 3: How important to you is communication with teachers and students and how would you ensure that a line of communication remains open throughout the year?
Focused on educational equity
Question 4: How can the School Committee help address the gap between opportunity and access within marginalized groups, specifically with english language learners and students of color?
Try. Learn. Adjust. Iterate.
Question 5: Melrose High has seen a lot of changes this year, from increased class sizes to a new cell phone policy. What are your thoughts on these changes, and how can the School Committee support both students and teachers in these areas?
‘This is the work.’
Sheri delivers closing remarks to students at Melrose High School, who interviewed the candidates for Melrose School Committee.