Hochberg’s knowledge will make a difference

I highly recommend Bill Hochberg for school board Position 3. A Mercer Island native, Bill knows the community well, has energetically served on bond and levy committees, supported the schools foundation and volunteered in the classroom. He understands state and federal funding issues, and he has the contacts in both Olympia and Washington, D.C., to make a difference for our students.

Although not a teacher, Bill has been endorsed by the Mercer Island Teachers Association. He is also endorsed by nine former or current members of the school board, our state Reps. Tana Senn and Judy Clibborn, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Deputy King County Executive Fred Jarrett, nine current or former members of the City Council, and  many other leaders and community activists.

Andy Harris

Drinkwater’s talents will benefit School Board

We endorse Tracy Drinkwater for the School Board Position No. 3. Tracy is an outstanding supporter of Mercer Island schools and as a parent has been very involved in all aspects of her children and other’s diverse education needs.

Tracy taught at Islander Middle School for four years, gaining a unique perspective of the workings of the school and the district. Tracy is now an educational consultant, working closely with individual students to achieve significant results.

Tracy has deep community volunteer experience, through district committees, PTSAs, MIYFS’s Communities that Care, and Youth Theatre Northwest.

Her talents will complement and expand our strong, well-rounded and results-oriented School Board. She has proven leadership in doing the research, and getting things done.

Claudia Allard, Kris Dobbyn, Steve Goldman, Darcie Guyer, Anne Hritzay, Jodi King, Dr. Thomas Lamperti, Jen Lill, Michael Lill, Kathy Middleton, Leslie Moore, Ph.D., Holly Tabor, Ph.D., Maggie Tai Tucker, Dr. Delilah Strother, Eric Wilfrid, Anne Woodley