Smrithi Mohan and Adam Lefkowitz announce they are running for 2 of 3 open three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Smrithi Mohan and Adam Lefkowitz announce they are running for two of three open three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
Mohan was raised in Bernards Township and attended Cedar Hill elementary, William Annin Middle School and is a proud graduate of Ridge High School. She and her husband decided to return to Basking Ridge in 2016 to raise their two young daughters who attend Liberty Corner School. Mohan was recently appointed to fill a vacant seat on the board after Csilla Csipak resigned. That term expires in December and Mohan is seeking election to a full three year term.
"I deeply value well-roundedness in education and believe strongly in providing programs that extend beyond core academics. In today’s challenging budget environment, I believe we must find innovative ways to preserve these vital programs that make our district exceptional," stated Mohan.
As General Counsel for Awesome, the parent company of SmugMug and Flickr, she brings expertise in areas critical to effective board governance.
Mohan actively volunteers in her community, serving on her law school alumni board, volunteering on the photography committee on the PTO at Liberty Corner School, and volunteering with Kamban Tamil School, where local youth learn Tamil language and culture.
Additionally, Mohan contributes her talents as a performer and teacher of Indian classical music, particularly on the veena, a traditional South Indian string instrument.
Lefkowitz has lived in Bernards Township for about three years and is the father of a rising third grader at Cedar Hill Elementary School.
"Watching my son grow, learn, and thrive in this district has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life but it has also opened my eyes to the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead," said Lefkowitz.
Lefkowitz is an attorney who brings years of experience in contract negotiations, working to bring people together, find common ground, and deliver results that benefit everyone.
"If elected, I will work to ensure that every dollar in our education budget is spent wisely and with the best interests of our children in mind," says Lefkowitz.
The son and grandson of New Jersey public school teachers, Lefkowitz believes that our public schools are the heart of our community and that they deserve leaders who are committed to protecting and strengthening them. He previously served as an EMT for eight years while living in Edison and is looking forward to serving in his new home as a member of the Bernards Township Board of Education.
For more information on the candidates and their platform, visit mohanlefkowitz.com or email [email protected] for further inquiries.
— Submitted by Smrithi Mohan and Adam Lefkowitz