Karen Oliveira to Seek Ward 3 EP School Committee Seat

Karen Oliveira, a retired East Providence public school teacher, has announced that she is seeking the Ward Three School Committee seat in the upcoming November election. The Ward Three seat is currently held by Nate Cahoon who is running for the Ward Three City Council seat held now by Joe Botelho. Oliveira has taught at Kent Heights and Whiteknact elementary schools and retired as the Math Department Coordinator for Riverside Middle School. She has taught for thirty-three years.

"I've been a proud educator in East Providence and thoroughly enjoyed working with children and families in this community," said Oliveira in her announcement. "I believed in staying active beyond the basic classroom as I was glad to volunteer time on PTA boards, School Improvement Teams, several curriculum writing committees and anything that would help our students learn," Oliveira added.

"I hope to offer our School Committee a well-rounded experience as I've not only been in the classroom for thirty-three years, but I am a proud parent, wife, grandparent and community member. My husband Norbert and I are lifelong East Providence residents and want to contribute to our current and future educational system," said Oliveira.

"Additionally as a taxpayer I truly understand that there has to be a balance between supporting education and wisely funding our schools. Reasonable policies must be considered while still providing the best for our children. I look forward to providing that common sense balance in supporting quality education in East Providence. I will work tirelessly to ensure that all East Providence’s children will receive an equitable, inclusive, quality education."