Fountain Hills is fortunate; the candidates for School Board are absolutely qualified for the job and the leadership of that body.

My recommendations are based on friendship as well as qualifications. Edith Stock and Judy Rutkowski are my friends.

I know Edith and Judy through an association with the Fountain Hills Republican Party. They are both active members of that organization. Let me tell you about their qualifications.

Edith is a retired teacher/ administrator with 20 years of experience at those positions. Edith has a B.S in mathematics and a master’s degree in school administration. She brings educational know how, an absolute requisite.

Judy has lived in Fountain Hills for 15 years. Her children were and are Fountain Hills High School students. Judy has volunteered in various grades since 2002. She’s been a school nurse in Fountain Hills schools and has 10 years of experience as a teacher of various ages at her church. Judy brings a parent’s understanding of the educational needs of children.

Their backgrounds and experience will be the perfect balance necessary on that board.

It is an honor for me to recommend these two community stalwarts for election to the Fountain Hills School Board.