Campaign website: www.oldsaybrookrepublicans.org

Education/degrees: Master of Arts in Teaching, Sacred Heart University;

Bachleors of Science, University of Connecticut - Storrs;

6th Year Certificate Educational Leadership, Southern Connecticut State University

Occupation: Middle School Principal/Associate Principal Portland Secondary School, Portland, CT

Civic involvement: Presently active as a referee for the Old Saybrook Soccer Club. Former board member and coach for the Old Saybrook Soccer Club. Former Board Member, coach, and umpire for the Old Saybrook Little League. Former President - Community Co-op Nursery School (Old Saybrook). Former Chairman, Father's Fun Fair Food Committee, Goodwin Elementary School. 8 Year participant in the Healthy Youth/Healthy Community Hidden Talents/Hidden Treasures Variety Show. Volunteer at the annual Safe Grad Night.

Endorsements: Old Saybrook Republican endorsed candidate for Selectman

Previous offices held and other government service: Twice elected (and presently serving) to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Secretary of the Parks and Recreation executive board. Appointed to and current member of the Land Acquistion Committee - Old Saybrook.

What are the major issues for your town? Our town has come to know, appreciate and expect a quality of life that is unparelled. It will be incumbent upon the elected officials to continue to work together to control costs, plan for the future, encourage and cultivate new business opportunities and preserve our small town character.

As all of us are aware, a new/or renovated police station is being considered. Of paramount interest to every citizen is the expectation that we continue to support our Police Department and their ability to protect and serve while acting responsibly as a town to make a finacially sound investment. It will be imperative that this issue be discussed openly, that informational public sessions are offered, and that we allow the citizens of Old Saybrook an active voice in the ultimate decision.

Additionally, Old Saybrook has begun a new initiative called Sustainable Saybrook (www.sustainablesaybrook.org). A campaign to enlighten our citizens on ways we can work together to Sustain Saybrook will be a challenge that we can embrace for all of the right reasons!

What makes you the best candidate for this office? As an active member of the community/town for all of the 18 years I have lived here, I have demonstrated a commitment to work hard on behalf of others. As anyone who has attended a town meeting in the past knows, Scott Giegerich has made his presence and position known as an active citizen in the audience; I have stood tall and proud to speak on issues that we must address.

As the father of three outstanding Old Saybrook Public School students and the husband of an amazing public educator, our family is invested in this town. I expect to continue my relationships with a whole host of community members and organizations to represent the will of the people while holding true to the values and ideals that have gotten Old Saybrook named the Number 1 community year after year. Fiscal restraint and responsibility are the cornerstones of this success.

What was the last book you read, and what did you think of it? The most recent book that I have read is titled, "Teach Like a Champion" by Doug Lemov. The book is a wonderful tool for all educators to improve teaching and learning. Vignettes, practical applications and theory are interwoven to assist all in our quest to make a positive difference each and every day in the lives of our students.