Politics & Government

Incumbent Seeks Another Term on Quaker Valley School Board

Sarah Heres is the lone candidate for one seat in Region 2, which represents Sewickley.

Sarah Heres is the only incumbent member of the Quaker Valley School Board seeking re-election.

A Sewickley resident, Heres has served on the school board for five and a half years and on the Sewickley Public Library board of directors for three years.

Heres graduated from Boston University with a bachelor of science in Business Administration.

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She is currently a "community volunteer" with years of experience as an active volunteer with local non-profits, including Quaker Valley, The Laughlin Center, and The Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, as well as chairwoman of the Cancer & Blood Disorder Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. Her past work experience includes professional fund raiser in higher education, college admissions counselor and internal auditor.

Heres and her husband, Dr. Edward K. Heres, have three children, two of whom are in college and one in 10th grade at Quaker Valley High School. 

The following is Heres' statement announcing her run for another term:

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"I want to continue to be part of a dedicated school board who governs with objectivity to provide a quality education to our students while operating in a fiscally responsible manner.

A strong school board is comprised of individuals who bring objectivity, are willing to accept differing opinions, work within the constraints of state and national mandates, and keep the education of all children the priority."

 Click here for the complete list of candidates for Quaker Valley School Board.


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