What's the difference?

One of the questions I have received is: What differentiates you from the current school board members, and what differentiates you from the other candidates?

I am a scientist by profession, what has made me successful in that career is the realization that the thorough analytical approaches to problem solving one develops as a scientist are applicable to all areas of decision making. What I do best is gather information, break it down and analyze it in creative ways, and use it to provide answers and make the right decisions. I have developed an unbiased analytical approach that has made me an asset to every organization I have been a part of.

Furthermore I hear from teachers, administrators and parents that one of the areas for improvement in our district is in the math and science curriculum, especially at the high school level. My educational and professional background means that I can bring a perspective to our math and science curriculum that is otherwise lacking on the school board.

Lastly, I am a candidate who has consistently supported the continued unity of this district, and has gone to bat in support of the best interests of both communities. Although we purchased a house in Monona, we also recognized we were buying into the unified Monona Grove school district. I strongly believe that the job of the school board is to place the interests of the students first, regardless of where they come from, but by doing so both communities are served best.

Next question?

Questions!

Over the past few months I have been interviewing Residents, Teachers and Administrators in our School district, and asking lots of questions to try and understand all points of view. The experience has been illuminating.

Now you can help me by asking questions: about me, my vision for our Schools and what I would do for our communities. Please email them to: sobol_p@yahoo.com. I will try to give considered answers in this space!

Thanks

Thanks again to everyone who turned out to make our fundraising events a success! Especially the wonderful people from Monona and Cottage Grove who braved Sunday's bitter cold. For those who couldn't make it contributions are still very much appreciated - send your checks to: Sobol for School Board, 6005 Midwood Ave, Monona, WI, 53716

Another pair of fundraising events will be held for John Wienberger and Nancy Allen around the end of this month. Stay tuned for information.