 Hello, my name is Katie Lasdowski, and I'm one of seven candidates running for the five available seats on the Amherst School Committee. I'm here with my campaign treasurer, Diana Karkamo, who will read my statement in Spanish. My name is Diana Karkamo, and I'm the treasurer of the campaign of Katie Lasdowski. Katie is one of seven candidates running for the five available seats on the Amherst School Committee. Democracy at the national, state, and local levels is only as strong as we practice it. On November 5th, vote for someone who will use the different perspectives in our community as a source of strength. I will ensure that the numerous standpoints on issues are represented and use them to strengthen our schools and the vision we have for our students. Democracy at the national, state, and local levels is only as strong as we practice it. On November 5th, vote for someone who will use the different perspectives in our community as a source of strength. I will ensure that the numerous perspectives on issues are represented and use them to strengthen our schools and the vision we have for our students. I've lived in Amherst since 2010 and have a child in second grade at Fort River. For the past six years, I have served as a member of the School Equity Task Force, a subcommittee of the Regional School Committee. I've lived in Amherst since 2010 and have a child in second grade at Fort River. For the past six years, I have served as a member of the School Equity Task Force, a subcommittee of the Regional School Committee. I offer over 18 years of experience in education in both U.S. and international settings. From my experience as a 7 through 12 grade educator, a teacher educator, and an educational consultant in both local and international settings, I bring to the Amherst schools and the ARPS District at large someone with the ability to analyze and weigh the information that informs the decisions we make for our students. As a member of the School Committee, I was once a member of the School Equity Task Force, a subcommittee of the Regional School Committee. I've lived in Amherst since 2010 and have a child in second grade at Fort River. For the past six years, I have served as a member of the School Equity Task Force, a subcommittee of the Regional School Committee. As a member of the school committee, I will push for data-informed decision-making processes and turn to the research and best practices that my years in education afford. I will lead constituents through decision-making processes that respond to previous outlined considerations in order to provide appropriate school infrastructure for students and staff. I will ensure the success and expansions of programs that reduce the opportunity gap and increase access, such as the restorative justice program and the dual language program, Cominantes. As a member of the school committee, I will push for data-informed decision-making processes and turn to the research and best practices that my years in education afford. I will lead constituents through decision-making processes that respond to previous outlined considerations in order to provide appropriate school infrastructure for students and staff. I will ensure the success and expansions of programs that reduce the opportunity gap and increase access, such as the restorative justice program and the dual language program, Cominantes. On November 5th, I ask that you vote for me, Katie Lasdowski, committed to bringing voices and choices to the table. Thank you. On November 5th, I ask that you vote for me, Katie Lasdowski, committed to bringing voices and options to the table. Thank you.