To the Editor:
Philomath Families — I appreciate that for the 30-plus years, you trusted me enough to allow your sons and daughters to attend my Junior Warrior Soccer Camps and to play on the many AYSO and high school soccer teams that I coached. You supported what I did and I greatly appreciate that.
Kerin Konkler, who is running for the Philomath School Board, deserves your trust and support in the same manner. She is a fair-minded listener and respectful individual who will bring her proven experience of thoughtful unbiased leadership to the School Board.
She will be available to hear what you have to say either by phone or by email, and she’ll work to help resolve whatever school-related issue you bring to her. She will treat all respectfully and whereas there will always be cases that require discipline, she won’t have favorites, nor will she throw away any kids just because she thinks they are not worthy.
In Kerin’s mind all Philomath School District students are worthy, no matter their grade, their learning abilities, their background or economic status. As a nurse, in particular as an intensive care and progressive care nurse, she has had to work through many tough situations to ensure the best outcomes possible.
Please join me in supporting Kerin just as you supported me, as my vote goes to Kerin Konkler, who will bring fresh ideas and perspective to the Philomath School Board.
John Williams
Philomath