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TV on TV – Tommy Vitolo Interviews Sarah Moghtader

Tommy Vitolo continues the School Committee candidate interviews with Sarah Moghtader. In November 2023, the Brookline Select Board and School Committee chose Sarah to fill a vacancy on the School Committee. She is now running for a full term. Sarah gives some insight into the three main ways that the School Committee can affects Brookline’s schools, and explains why her slogan is, “Teach Every Kid.” Sarah explains the importance of research-based instruction, especially when it comes to language learning, and talks about what campaigning has been like.

To learn more about Sarah and her campaign, visit https://www.moghtader4brookline.com/meet-sarah

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Meeting agenda here: https://meetings.brooklinema.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/

TV on TV – Tommy Vitolo Interviews Carolyn Thall

Tommy Vitolo continues School Committee interviews with Carolyn Thall. Carolyn has two kids in Brookline High School, which she considers the “crown jewel” of Brookline’s public schools. She explains her already active public comment participation at School Committee meetings, and summaries two of the concerns she would like to press on if elected: overcrowding in classrooms and finding the funding to pay more teachers; and the pros and cons of leveling, also known as tracking, in the high school.

To learn more about Carolyn’s background and her current campaign, visit https://www.carolynthall.com/

TV on TV – Tommy Vitolo Interviews Miriam Aschkenasy

Tommy Vitolo kicks of School Committee candidate interviews with Miriam Aschkenasy who, in his words, has been talking about equity since before it was cool. Miriam points out how remote learning, social media, hate crime, and hate speech have affected Brookline’s students, and the responsibility that parents and the school system have to pivot and meet kids where they are. She explains how data-backed curriculum changes, listening to families and teachers with real experience, and updating policy are some ways to support students. Miriam and Tommy discuss School Within a School, ACE, Steps to Success, and the possibility of making and supporting more programs like these.

To learn more about Miriam and her campaign, visit https://www.miriamforbrookline.com/

The Safety Net – Kathleen Burns Kingsbury

Host Susan Howards speaks with author, professor, and wealth psychology expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury about the importance of financial confidence. They talk about her work at KBK Wealth Connection, where she empowers women and those who serve women to be more financially literate and to take care of their lives. Kathleen discusses money mindsets, and how knowing yours is only the start of financial confidence!

Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn, or visit kbkwealthconnection.com to learn more.