Christopher Costa is one of two candidates competing for one of the open seats for a partial term seat on the Hartland Board of Education.
Family
Married to my wife Michelle and we have a son Jack who is in kindergarten this year.
Education
Bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters degree in Science from Eastern Michigan too.
Employment
Employer South Lyon Community schools, 8th Grade Science teacher, Science department coordinator, Middle school athletic/activities coordinator, Cross country coach.
What groups/organizations are you involved with in the community?
Round Elementary PTO, Participated in the Hartland Memorial day 5k race.
Why are you running for office and what relevant qualities/skills would you bring to the position?
I have dedicated my life to educating children and I want to bring those experiences to the Hartland school board, because this is my community and my sons's school district. I believe in community support to better the schools, I'm a great problem solver and a team player. I believe I can make a positive difference on the Hartland school board.
What are the top three priority issues the School Board should address and what actions would you, as an elected official, take to address them?
- Allocating resources and managing the budget in our district while meeting the primary goal of providing the best possible learning environment for our children.
- Continuing to build a sense of community between the Board of education and the community.
- Supporting and attracting high quality teachers by working with administration.
If you would like any other information please feel free to ask. You can also visit my website: http://christophercostacampaign.blogspot.com/
