Bob Gerardi For School Committee

The right combination of Community Commitment, Experiences/Perspectives, and Educational Background.

Community Commitment:

• Seekonk resident for 20 years after living in three adjacent communities.
• All three children graduated from Seekonk High School with great pride and accomplishment.
• Family participation in Seekonk Scouting, Recreation Leagues for Soccer Basketball, Softball, Baseball, and Newman YMCA Swim Teams.

Experiences/Perspectives:

• The experience and perspective of an educator for 36 years.
  • Educational roles include being a teacher for 8 years, building level administrator for 9 years, Central office positions as curriculum director for instruction and finance director for 5 years and Superintendent for 14 years.
• The experience and perspective of being an early senior citizen at the age of 62.
  • A senior perspective of planning to live on a fixed income and the impact of taxes.
  • A senior perspective of prudently supporting the education of our youth so that they will continue to support a healthy and safe community for all.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Technology Education from Rhode Island College
• Master’s degree in Secondary Administration from Providence College
• Doctorate (PhD) in Educational Administration from Boston College

I moved to Seekonk 20 years ago after living in three adjacent towns. I chose Seekonk because of the exemplary reputation of the Seekonk Public Schools. The school system had broad offerings in the arts/music, athletics, and academics that appealed to each of my children’s strengths. All three of my children had different learning styles yet they all did well and graduated from Seekonk High School.

Friends urged me to run for the School Committee. As I talked to community members, I learned that there are concerns about looming challenges. It reminds me of the following quote from President John F. Kennedy “There are risks and costs to action, but they are far less than the long-range risks of comfortable inaction.” The School Committee is at a precipice of important decisions that can continue the positive reputation of the Seekonk Public Schools.

After a 36-year career in education, I am ready to serve my community in the role of School Committee Member. I have led task forces and committees to reduce expenses, increase revenue, and develop world-class curriculum. In my previous roles as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent of curriculum, finance director, and superintendent, I have the experience to maintain and expand the Seekonk Public Schools exemplary reputation.