Jaclyn Poissonnier and her husband Dan have four children. Her favorite thing about the Spotswood School District is the teachers.
Jaclyn Poissonnier, pictured with her husband Dan, is running for one of the two open seats on the Spotswood Board of Education on Tuesday, November 5.Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of the Poissonnier Family
Jaclyn Poissonnier and her husband Dan have four children. Her favorite thing about the Spotswood School District is the teachers. Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of the Poissonnier Family
Jaclyn Poissonnier, pictured with her husband Dan, is running for one of the two open seats on the Spotswood Board of Education on Tuesday, November 5.Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of the Poissonnier Family
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By Dawn Miller
Published August 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Last updated August 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM
HELMETTA, NJ - In local rases on Election Day, there are two open seats for the Spotswood Board of Education on the ballot. Spotswood Board of Education Vice-President Bertrand Louis is running for re-election. Helmetta resident Jaclyn Poissonnier and Spotswood resident Erik Williams are also seeking one of the open seats.
Poissonnier has been a resident of Helmetta for the past six years.
"Before living in Helmetta, I experienced a few other New Jersey school districts while navigating my way as a single parent," Poissonnier said.
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Poissonnier and her husband Dan have four children.
"This school year my husband and I will have our oldest in high school, another in middle school, our youngest in Appleby Elementary, while our 14-year-old will be continuing his education at the East Brunswick Magnet School," Poissonnier said.
Poissonnier works as a marketing coordinator for a Freehold engineering firm.
"My hybrid schedule is instrumental in order to allow me to work from home a few days a week to help my kids with school work and projects, after-school clubs, sports, part-time jobs, and being available for wherever else my little family taxi needs to go," Poissonnier said.
Currently, she is volunteering her time to help the Spotswood High School Project Senior Week Committee. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.
"I love Friday nights around the kitchen table playing card games with my kids," Poissonnier said. "My absolute favorite thing to do in my free time is attending Pilates and yoga classes."
Poissonnier has not held a public office before, but decided to run for one of the open seats on the Spotswood BOE in the upcoming 2024 election.
"I think it would be beneficial to have a Helmetta voice on the board," Poissonnier said. "I would like to use my energy to further unite the parents and Board of Education, by being completely transparent and always approachable to address any concerns."
As a parent in the Spotswood School District, Poissonnier's favorite part of the school experience is the teachers.
"My children have been so blessed," Poissonnier said. "So many of our teachers are the most warm, supportive, and engaged people that I have ever met. My children have had many last days of school with tears because of how much they will be missed."
If elected to the Spotswood Board of Education in November, Poissonnier has goals she'd like to accomplish.
"I am committed to fostering an environment where teachers are supported, parents are involved, and students are empowered," Poissonnier said. "Our schools should always provide a safe space for our children to learn and grow and to feel comfortable in their environment, while the parents are confident that their children’s safety and needs are put first."
Poissonnier feels communication between parents and board members is an issue impacting the Spotswood School District.
"I have recently been approached by some parents who have concerns regarding issues they have brought up in the past and felt that they have not been heard," Poissonnier said. "I would like to bridge that gap."
"I want our parents to know wholeheartedly they can voice an opinion or an issue at a board meeting and walk away confident that they were heard and that that topic will be addressed with importance," Poissonnier added.
Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5. To register to vote or learn about vote-by-mail and early voting options, visit the Middlesex County website.