Alison was elected to the Board of Education in 2019. During her tenure, she has worked collaboratively with parents and administrators to bring a balanced perspective in support of the many initiatives that set Glastonbury Public Schools apart. Alison has been an advocate for sustainability, mental health, and STEAM initiatives to thoughtfully advance Glastonbury’s vision. She currently serves on the Board of Education’s Personnel Committee and Strategic Facilities Committee.
Her 16 years of experience as a Human Resources Professional, have positioned her well to collaborate and engage in discussion around strategy, teacher hiring and retention, as well as maintaining a fiscally responsible budget. She currently works at The Hartford as an HR Business Partner supporting multiple lines of business, and as a representative for DEI and Engagement Councils.
Alison and her husband moved to Glastonbury 14 years ago because of the exemplary public education. As a mother of three children who currently attend Smith Middle School and Nayaug Elementary, Alison has a vested interested in maintaining Glastonbury’s high education standards for years to come. She is an active member of First Church Congregational and spends her free time supporting her children’s many extracurricular activities
To our educators, we wholeheartedly support you
Alison’s letter in the Glastonbury Citizen 2022
Voting History
- Voted YES to increase pay raises for bus drivers, security guards and cafeteria workers
- Voted NO to budget for adding two full time paraprofessionals to the special education budget
- Voted NO increase the tuition from non-Glastonbury residents who utilize the LINKS program
- Voted YES to create mental health student support centers
- Voted YES to fund the K-12 STEAM Technology Program
- Voted YES to update the board’s anti-bullying policy in response to changes in state law
- Voted YES to update the board’s health services policy to comply with state law
- Voted YES to fund the anti-hate program “Names Can Really Hurt Us”
- Voted YES to a strategic plan promoting active learning high expectations for all students
- Voted NO to oppose covid-19 vaccine mandates for GPS students
Citizen Questions
If elected, what one objective would you like to see the town achieve or work toward?
My primary focus is maintaining Glastonbury’s exceptional education system and ensuring our students’ holistic experience prepares them for college and career. In my second term, I look forward to continued investment in our STEAM and world language programs, which Glastonbury is known for. I am excited to see increased focus on sustainability as a part of our five-year strategic plan.
What insight or oversight should the Board of Education have concerning the district’s curriculum?
The board is responsible for approving our curriculum and ensuring it is representative of our district strategy. The board regularly reviews our program of studies and provides input as needed.
What is the most important responsibility of the Board of Education?
Ensuring each student has the opportunity to thrive during their time in GPS, and is positioned to succeed post-graduation. The board helps achieve this by making sure teachers and administrators have the right resources, parents and families are engaged and connected, and making the necessary budgetary decisions to enable our district strategy.
Letters to Editor
You can often learn a great deal about a candidate from their letters written to the Glastonbury Citizen. The link to to the letter text is found in the dates below.
The letter emphasizes that concerns about controversial books in school libraries should be addressed through established board policy and review processes, assures parents their rights to be involved in their children’s education are supported
Summer 2022
Social Media
Alison has an active facebook page located here.