NAME: Carrie Kourkoumelis
		ADDRESS: 28 Cargill Street
		LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: Since 2002
		PHONE: 781-665-3835
		E-MAIL: ckourkoumelis@melrose.mec.edu
		PROFESSION: Concert harpist, Teacher, Publications Consultant, Community Arts Advocate

TERM INFORMATION: January 2010 - January 2014

PERSONAL GOAL AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE: 
I believe that Melrose needs a comprehensive vision so that it can deliver quality education to all students, encompassing the curriculum that students and families in Melrose have the right to expect. Melrose can effectively tailor a quality education to the needs of all students using the excellent resources it already has. To achieve this with measurable gains in student achievement, district administration must reframe its budget priorities to concentrate resources on students and teachers. Remaining mindful of fiscal responsibility, creative solutions are key to improving quality without driving up costs. I believe we can address what's wrong and celebrate what's right by putting the public on our team and communicating more effectively with them and by honoring my campaign pledge to insist on transparency. I see this as a necessary first step in building better bridges with parents, teachers, and our community so that a deep and trusting collaboration will lead to top-level student achievement across the district and help the system weather the extreme budget crisis while aiming for quality throughout.

My vision for the Melrose Schools centers on helping our future citizens to be literate, independent, inquisitive, responsible, hard-working, well-rounded, and competent contributors to a global society.

OTHER INTERESTS: MHS Cross Country and Track, Melrose Symphony, MHS GAAProgram, MHS–Anshan partnership, patient/elder advocacy, arts advocacy, New England Conservatory, Boston Ballet, The American Harp Foundation


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