Politics & Government
Candidate Questionnaire: Brenda G. Hackett
Brenda G. Hackett is a candidate for a Methacton School District Board of School Directors position.
Your Name: Brenda G. Hackett
Running For (and which year will the term end?): Methacton School Director -- 2017
Party Affiliation: Republican
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Positions Held Previously (both in and out of politics):
Volunteer positions:
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Founder, President and Board Member:
-Parents and Friends of Exceptional Children of Radnor Township
-Westwyn Civic Association
-Voice of the Faithful of Wayne, PA
-Friends of Little Flower, Inc.
Board Member:
-Philadelphia Young Playwrights
-Delaware Valley Council of Agencies
-Advisory Board to the President, Little Flower Catholic High School for Girl
Secretary/Treasurer:
-Wayne Business Association
Member:
-Government Affairs Council, Main Line Chamber of Commerce;
Vice Chair:
-Parish Pastoral Council, St. Katharine of Siena, Wayne, PA
Employed Positions:
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer:
-Metanexus Institute – 2000’s
Deputy Director:
-Children’s Literacy Initiative 1990’s to 2000’s
Controller:
-Opportunities Industrialization Center 1980’s to 1990’s
-Theodore Presser Company 1970’s to 1980’s
Why are you running for office: To contribute to the success of the Methacton School District. My financial management background, achieving success for several non-profit organizations, combined with my great interest in the importance of providing effective education, position me as an ideal candidate for School Board membership. I have no conflicts of interest and no obligation to any special interests.
What do you think are the biggest issues you would face in office:
1) Balancing the challenges of mandates handed down to the district without the needed resources being handed down;
2) Addressing the opportunities and challenges of technological development;
3) Assuring that educational needs are met while keeping tax increases as minimal as possible;
4) Working with legislators to pass laws that ameliorate the financial burden on school districts.
If elected, what would you aim to accomplish:
1) Balanced budget while minimizing taxes;
2) Greater community involvement in the school district;
3) Maintaining and advancing the educational achievements of the district;
4) Enlightened further use of technology, both educationally and administratively.
What else would you like residents to know about you? Education has been a top priority in my life, whether it’s been for my children, grandchildren, children who lack necessities, children who face other challenges, all children. So, books have always been a significant part of my family’s life, and in books we learn about things we would never have the opportunity to see. In my work life, I have spent many years helping non-profits find ways to be financially responsible, accomplishing their goals while spending less money. My philosophy has been to use the mindset of my depression-era parents to find ways to do more and to look for new ways to find resources. I like to solve problems when they appear and since I am retired I now have time to work extensively in the education area that I love so much.
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