To the Editor:

I am writing to voice my support for Deb Zukowski for a seat on Newtown's Board of Education. Four seats are becoming available next month and Newtown would be well served to see Deb Z. fill one of them.

Deb and her husband, Charles, have lived in Newtown for 15 years and raised two daughters in the public schools here. I was born and raised here, and Deb is as passionate about Newtown as anyone I have ever met. Having sought her counsel and assistance with a myriad of local projects, I have been impressed watching firsthand how she approaches complex challenges with logic and tenacity. As a longtime subscriber and volunteer for Friends of Music, Deb has taken on logistical and financial challenges that few others were willing or able to do, with a refreshingly straight-forward and nimble approach. She brings a calm, positive determination to problem-solving.

Deb's organizational skills and optimism combined with her ability to collaborate effectively with people across many disciplines make her an ideal team-member for any group where intellect and integrity are paramount. I can think of no better person to serve on the Board of Education at this critical time, when financial, legal, and political issues will come to bear on Newtown's children. We would be fortunate indeed to have her at the table.

Respectfully,

Kaia M. Fahrenholz

President, Newtown Friends of Music

38 Aunt Park Lane, Newtown         September 27, 2017