Central Bucks Schoolboard candidates, Aarati Martino, Tony Arjona, & Dana Hunter join Dawn to expand on the reason for their political activism, why they care deeply about the local schoolboard, fighting to give parents a voice in the Philly suburbs...
Aarati Martino (“Arthy”) cites education as her family’s pathway from poverty in India to the American dream. It is how a shy daughter of immigrants grew up in Alabama and achieved the dream of building robots at MIT, and completing a Ph.D. at Stanford. Her first job was as a Google engineer building Google Calendar. Aarati and her husband Paul are raising two children in Central Bucks schools.
POLICY GOALS
Promote the values of grit, compassion, respect, responsibility
Focus curriculum on developing 21st Century skills
Promote student mentorship with local experts
Keep Central Bucks on a fiscally responsible path
Learn more about Aarati at www.letsgocbsd.com
Tony Arjona is a full-time realtor, and U.S. Navy veteran from Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His commitment to faith and community have motivated him to run for Central Bucks School Board. As a candidate, Tony is focused on increasing dialogue and cooperation between students, parents, and their elected school board.
POLICY GOALS
Promote constructive dialogue and civil discourse
Focus on academic excellence and student achievement
Advocate for a STEM Academy and full-day kindergarten
Place a school resource officer at Central Bucks high schools
Dana Hunter and her husband, Matt, are raising three boys who attend Central Bucks schools. She holds degrees in Public Administration and Political Science. As president of the Central Bucks School Board, she’s focused on the inclusion of parents, while providing a civil, professional environment for debate and discussion.
POLICY GOALS
Build safer, more secure learning environments
Expand STEM programs and MBIT
Increase access to mental health and wellness
Focus on classroom excellence and wider opportunities for all learners
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