I write to you today in full support of the North Haven Board of Education (BOE) candidacy of three exceptional members of our community, Lori Mansur, Thais Moore, and Amanda Gabriele.

As someone who has worked in education and workforce development for more than 20 years, I know how important strong, competent leadership is in ensuring our educators and students have the tools and resources they need to develop and achieve ambitious goals.

As the parent of a child beginning kindergarten in the fall, I’m personally navigating North Haven’s Public School system and understand the challenges we face and the fears parents grapple with every morning when our children walk out of our doors.

I know how critical it is that our schools be a place where all children can thrive, where career paths are accessible and endless for our future craftspeople, bricklayers, engineers, PhDs, and for jobs of the future that haven’t yet been dreamed up. Now more than ever, the people we choose to sit on the BOE matter.

I have already directly benefited from various tools and resources Amanda has developed. Thais and Amanda’s accessibility, fierce advocacy for all students, and commitment to accountability and transparency have eased my first day of school jitters. Lori’s presence and thoughtful comments at BOE meetings, along with their comprehensive platform, highlight how committed this team is to serving our community.

North Haven is an even better place to live because of Lori, Thais, and Amanda’s leadership.

I can’t wait to cast my vote for this great slate of candidates. I hope you vote for Lori, Thais, and Amanda, too.

Brandi Mandato

North Haven