Elissa Malespina FOR SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD BOE
Elissa Malespina is running for the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education with her sights on helping to ensure that our district starts to rebuild in ways that live up to its promise of real integration and equity so that all students have the best opportunity to reach for the stars.
As a veteran educator and staunch advocate for effective public education, Malespina brings a lot to the table. As a parent and former teacher in our district, Malespina had a front row seat to inherent inequities in our district, especially around the treatment of students of color and students with special needs. Her focus has been and continues to be shining light on these inequities so they get the attention they deserve.
Elissa Malespina chooses to stand up in support of the common interests of all parents, students and educators of our district. Most importantly, she understands the need to provide additional support for those that need it most -- the under-represented students who need that little bit of extra support or the parent who needs help navigating the educational maze. It’s been a roller coaster ride the last few years, and Elissa has been helping to lead the way in supporting change in the culture and climate on the board & in our schools.
Learn More About Her Platform Here
As a veteran educator and staunch advocate for effective public education, Malespina brings a lot to the table. As a parent and former teacher in our district, Malespina had a front row seat to inherent inequities in our district, especially around the treatment of students of color and students with special needs. Her focus has been and continues to be shining light on these inequities so they get the attention they deserve.
Elissa Malespina chooses to stand up in support of the common interests of all parents, students and educators of our district. Most importantly, she understands the need to provide additional support for those that need it most -- the under-represented students who need that little bit of extra support or the parent who needs help navigating the educational maze. It’s been a roller coaster ride the last few years, and Elissa has been helping to lead the way in supporting change in the culture and climate on the board & in our schools.
Learn More About Her Platform Here
