December 9, 2014
Dear SRI Colleagues,
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s SRI board election. Friday, December 5th, was the conclusion of our fifth board election cycle. Another successful election with extraordinary candidates shows continued evidence of the democratic and transparent organization that our founding board imagined and set in motion. We thank you all for another year of committed work on behalf of schools everywhere.
Once again the nominating committee did a remarkable job and presented a slate of amazing candidates. Thank you to this year’s committee – Co-Chairs, Mark Otto (New York) and Ileana Liberatore (Texas) and members Jean-Jacques Credi (Georgia) and Lindsey Pollock (Texas).
Thank you to each of the seven candidates who stood for election. Your passion for teaching and learning is clear and strong. The time you took to participate in this process is an indication of your commitment to SRI and our organizational health and future.
Now, we are thrilled to announce the three new SRI board members, elected by our affiliates around the country:
Jeffrey Galaise (New York)
Patricia Norman (Texas)
Casey Roberts (Virginia)
The term of service for SRI board members is three years. New board members begin their service in January at the Winter Meeting in Tucson.
Our deepest thanks go to our departing board members, Tarrey Banks, Mark Otto, and Teri Schrader, for their service. The contributions, thinking, and energy of these colleagues have been crucial to the board’s work of growing and shepherding SRI. The board has been made stronger because of them – smarter and wiser and more capable because of their work and dedication.
Departing Board Members:
Tarrey Banks (Indiana)
Mark Otto (New York)
Teri Schrader (Connecticut, Past Board Chair)
Thank you to all the voting affiliates for your presence and voice in our organizational development, and for helping shape the direction of the School Reform Initiative.
Here’s to all the wonderful work we will continue to do together.
We hope to see you in Tucson,
Kevin Fahey and Kari Thierer
On behalf of the SRI Board
