Six candidates are seeking five seats on Whitehall-Coplay School Board. The seats are four-year terms.

The candidates were asked to respond to the following question in 100 words or less:

What makes you uniquely qualified for this elected position?

DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN NICHOLE L. HARTMAN

DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN PATTY D. GAUGLER

DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN GEORGE MAKHOUL

DEMOCRAT SETH KUBAT

DEMOCRAT FADY SALLOUM

Being an incumbent school board director, I have learned how to handle issues in the district. My goal is to ensure clear, transparent communication with parents and community partners, through organizing family nights, creating informational magnets throughout the district, school lunches, etc. I’m on the LCTI facility/personnel/finance committee management. I advocate for building a bridge between the school and the community.

I work on ensuring the safety of our students on campus, maintaining curriculum integrity and being fiscally responsible.

I’m a member of the Whitehall Township Environment Action Committee, which addresses environmental concerns and maintains the beauty of our city.

REPUBLICAN WILLIAM GROLLER

REPUBLICAN LORIANN FEHNEL

I am the only outspoken candidate who will help be the voice for constituents and will help prevent tax hikes on already struggling families.

I am also a candidate who knows firsthand what it is like to be met with resistance by the school district administration regarding 504/IEP plans. With that being said, I will help be an advocate for parents who face those issues.

Constituents will always have an open line of communication with me, whether it be by phone, email or social media. They will not be ignored.

Good luck to all candidates.