I wholeheartedly support Audrey Williams-Lee’s candidacy for a full term on the District 200 Board of Education and hope that you will vote for her.
I’ve served with Audrey twice, on the Imagine OPRF team in 2017-18 and for the past 18 months on the D200 board. In both settings, Audrey’s approach has been the same: to roll up her sleeves; engage with the community, stakeholders, and other committee members; and work hard to solve problems.
Both times, Audrey was quickly perceived by her colleagues as a leader. She has embraced that role. Her strong professional background as a C-suite-level HR executive has helped her contribute a valuable perspective. Her long record of service to both D97 and D200 have helped her to focus on practical solutions.
Simply put, Audrey is a serious and experienced leader. And in this election and at this moment, that’s important. Our high school is engaged in multiple ambitious initiatives that will have far-reaching and long-term impact on our communities, including our capital improvement plan, curriculum improvements, and embrace of equity. Managing the administration, managing our tax burden responsibly, and managing these initiatives to success requires just the kind of serious, sober, experienced leadership Audrey delivers.
We strive to make OPRF a safe, welcoming place for all students. Audrey has both the vision of radical inclusion we need, and the skills to support the many practical solutions and approaches necessary to ensure the safety and wellness of our students, families, faculty, and staff.
She’s a leader. She’s a hard worker. She’s the person we need to continue to lead the D200 Board of Education. I’m delighted she’s willing to continue to serve our community. I’m voting for Audrey Williams-Lee. I hope you will, too.
Tim Brandhorst
River Forest