001[Music] Hi, I'm Julie Emerson. I'm a wife of over 20 years to an Army veteran, so we've lived in several places. I'm from New Jersey originally. The last place we lived was Arizona, and we settled here in Western New York 4 years ago, and we love it here. I'm also a mom of two children. Elizabeth, my 13-year-old, is a seventh grader at Transit Middle. She loves math and science and playing flag football and also cheerleading for East, and we call her L for short. Shepherd, my 8-year-old, also loves math, but recess is his favorite, and hockey is his passion. He plays on the 9U travel team for Amherst, and we call him Shep for short. For me, my passion is health. I take very good care of my mental and physical health. I believe that
002when we take care of ourselves, we are able to take care of others better and be better parents and humans for the world. And my other love is real estate, and I'm very grateful to be in business here locally. I'm running for the board of education to give back to my school community and be involved in the place that helped shape my children's lives in such an impactful way. I'm fortunate to have the time and I have a strong desire to devote myself to bettering our schools. I believe that through a strong support of teachers and keeping children's best interests at heart, long lasting positive impact is possible. I'm an open-minded person who believes that open-mindedness and communication are the key to all positive outcomes. I have a passion for bringing people together and inspiring
003good in my community. And I look forward to that opportunity to do that here in the Williamsville Central School District. My name is Mark Mana and I'm asking for your vote for reelection to the Williamsville School Board of Education. In my first term on the board of education, I've worked to keep Williamsville is the finest school system in Western New York. I've worked to increase modified sports opportunities. We helped increase property tax exemptions for veterans, which slightly reduce the tax burden for those that have bravely served our country. I have delivered responsible budgets. When some districts are cutting teachers and programs, I have helped maintain the educational and extracurricular activities that students deserve. I've been successful in forming positive relationships with parents, students, teachers, and staff. That has helped me understand where the district is
004doing well and also where we can improve. And my next term, I'll work on examining students use of electronic devices during the school day and creating common sense solution so that students are not distracted. I pledge to keep improving on our special education programming. Those students and parents and teachers have waited long enough for real results. The district has embarked on a comprehensive plan to rectify some of our shortcomings with our special education community. I'll make sure we stay on track. I believe I'm a board member that can help continue the great work we have begun and make sure we keep rising to meet our challenges in the future. I humbly ask for your vote on May 20th. Thank you for your time. Hello, my name is Phil Danielson and I ask for your vote.
005Thank you to those of you that voted for me last year. I enjoyed meeting many of you as I knocked on hundreds of doors through our community. I value hearing your concerns. Morals taught in the schools, boys competing in girls sports, DEI. I think our community and the school board should have a conservative voice. While the Williamsville Teachers Association is well-moneyed, I don't think it's healthy that the entire board are WTA supported members. I am for diversity. The United States is an amazing melting pot of people from all over the world. We're a people who use our gifts and talents to make a better future. Our founding fathers guaranteed freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights. We need to hear conservative, liberal, and moderate views. I am for equity, ensuring each have equal opportunity.
006Our public schools are a great example of this. Does this equal access guarantee equal outcomes? No. God has given us differing talents. I encourage each student to show up for school every day, study diligently, and become all they can be, good citizens and good people. I am for inclusion, caring for all people. Jesus said it best. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself. I was raised to see people created in the image of God and not pay attention to skin color or other characteristics. And so I ask for your vote and I promise to do my best to keep Williamsville in the top ranks of Metro Buffalo
007by teaching what is true and good with excellence. Thank you. Go Bills. Hi, my name is Stuart Bulan. I have lived in Williamsville my entire adult life. My children have gone through the Williamsville school system. I am seeking reelection to the board of education to make a positive difference. I'm uniquely qualified as a teacher for 27 years, a special ed parent, and a Williamsville resident. I hope to help all students reach their potential. I want to make sure that all students and teachers can be successful in their classrooms. I'm especially committed to strengthening special ed services in our district. While we are making progress, we have yet to reach the level of support, inclusion, and innovation that our students deserve. I want to help Williamsville continue to grow as a leader in the area, not
008just for the sake of the students with special needs, but for the benefit of our entire community. Please vote 4A Steuart Bulan for reelection. Thank you. Hello, my name is Christina Blackinger and I'm asking for your support in my re-election to the Blamesville School Board. I'm running for a second term because I remain deeply committed to supporting the health and wellness of our entire school community. Over the past three years, I've worked to prioritize mental wellness, encourage healthy food choices, and advocate for programs and policies that nurture the whole child. I will continue to support special education, elevate student voice, and invest in our educators in meaningful, sustainable ways. As a proud parent of a Mill Middle School 7th grader, I care deeply about our students, teachers, and community members. I strive to promote equity
009and inclusion across the district, committed to providing every student with a strong educational foundation and the tools they need to reach their full potential. I truly enjoy being part of our board team. And if there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I genuinely care about people. I feel I can make a meaningful contribution and impact to our students, teachers, and community. My professional background in technology and management, combined with my volunteer work in the Williamsville community, district committee involvement, and three years of board experience, make me a strong candidate for another term. I would be honored to continue serving. Please vote 5A. Thank you so much for your time and support.