I am running for a position on the Washington Township School Board because I am strong advocate of quality public education where students are free to engage in meaningful discussion to enhance their critical thinking skills on all levels. My family and I made our home in Long Valley in 2007 because were were impressed by the school system and unique community bonds we shared with our neighbors.
My daughter is a product of the Washington Township Schools and a graduate of West Morris Central Regional High School. I firmly believe that she would not be a successful college graduate without the balanced, academic rigor she received at WMC. I am also a proud public school graduate where I learned to question my assumptions and think critically about my world.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a master’s degree in English Education from Seton Hall University, and a special education certificate from Rutgers University. For the past 23 years I have worked in both public and private education teaching English and special education. The diversity and level of empathy I have encountered while teaching at public schools in New Jersey has given me unique insight into the state of public education and how best to collaborate towards a common goal. As board members, I am hoping that my running mates and I can successfully create consensus on what our children need and make mindful, balanced decisions regarding their education.
In The News
The Long Valley Patch asked all BOE candidates to share their views regarding the election. You can find Laura’s Questions and Answers page at the Patch or using this link:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/longvalley/election-2023-laura-wengel-washington-township-school-board
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