To the Editor:

As someone who recently moved from Newtown, I have absolutely nothing personal to gain from this letter of support for Aaron Carlson, except perhaps to see a town that I love benefit from having such an incredible individual sit on the Board of Finance.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Aaron for four years. Our paths first crossed when I was Hawley’s PTA President and we were in need of a new chairperson for our Scholarship Committee. Aaron was recommended as a great person to fill that void.

Aaron is passionate about education and the Newtown community. This is apparent not only in his position as Scholarship Committee Chair, but also in the numerous ways in which he volunteers his time at Hawley School and as a co-founder of the Newtown Education Foundation. Aaron also helped facilitate the friendship (buddy) benches that can be found at three Newtown schools and he regularly exemplified “paying it forward” in his role as Chairman of Newtown Kindness.

I assure you Aaron is fully committed to every role he takes on and does so with honesty and integrity. I am in awe of how much Aaron is willing to give of himself. He is extremely dedicated and incredibly optimistic for the future and my endorsement is submitted without reservation.

Sincerely,

Marabeth Pereira

Fishers, Indiana            September 21, 2015