For the past two years, Lauren Connolly Nussbaum has served as South School’s PTC Liaison to the Board of Education, attending every meeting, either in the audience or virtually. As the liaison, she reported on the Board’s decisions and activities to the PTC and served as a conduit when South parents had questions or concerns. After attending Board meetings for two years and hearing directly from parents and students, Lauren has demonstrated she has the skills and commitment to serve in an official capacity. Now, that she’s officially running for the Board seat, Lauren has our wholehearted support to be elected and we hope New Canaan voters agree.
Working together to do what’s best for students and families.
Anyone who speaks with her will quickly see that Lauren is an outgoing, approachable person who understands the issues that come before the Board of Education and cares about the quality of our school system. She would be a zealous defender of its reputation for excellence and would be a strong and capable advocate for maintaining New Canaan’s position as one of the most respected and admired school systems in the state. Further, as was evident when serving as liaison, she would listen to parental concerns, be empathetic and aim to resolve them. She would be a bridge connecting parents, teachers, the administration and, not least, the students, sincerely seeking to promote the best outcome for each of the constituencies.
In an interview, Lauren said she would be a steward for the budget, asking questions throughout the process to ensure that its programs are smart and efficient. Bottom line, as a Board member, Lauren’s objective would be aimed at “working together to do what’s best for students and families.” And she would achieve that goal by showing an ability to forge ties and earn respect from each of the stakeholders, be they parents, teachers, administrators and students.
A 10-year resident of New Canaan and the mother of three school-age daughters, Lauren has already served two years admirably as the South School PTC Liaison. Now, New Canaan’s voters, who value the school system and want it to retain its high standards on behalf of all its students, should vote for Lauren and give her a seat at the table.
Susan B Edmands
Douglas P Walker
