By Bob Ruxin
Lexington is incredibly fortunate to have so many highly qualified residents willing to devote countless hours to volunteer public service. One such individual, Eileen Jay, would bring unique credentials to the School Committee.
With a Doctorate in Education from Harvard University, Eileen focused her academic and professional research on how students learn and how to foster critical and creative thinking. As a mother of two children who attended Lexington elementary, middle and high schools, Eileen shared her knowledge, her passion for high quality public education, and her compassion for students, families, and teachers by volunteering in a variety of school-related roles.
After serving with Jay on the Lexington High School Site Council for four years, I can attest to her uncanny ability to listen carefully, question respectfully, and act doggedly and unselfishly. For instance, when the Site Council considered the sequencing of science by grade, Eileen quietly undertook a survey of some 25 schools in the region and discovered that Lexington was virtually the only school that offered AP biology in 10th grade. This finding contributed to a thoughtful discussion about whether this approach created unnecessary pressure and stress.
Jay will bring her thorough knowledge of our school system, broad experience in education, measured analytical approach to issuses and deep concern for student well-being to the School Committee. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Jay on March 1.
Bob Ruxin, Nickerson Rd.