Darien Board of Education
(each voter has two votes, three of top four advance)
Democratic Candidates Crystal Hill and Peter Orphanos will face Republican incumbent Greg Grambling and Zach Fleitman in a race where three of the top four candidates win a seat on the Board.
Voters can pick two of the four candidates.
Orphanos and Hill Interviews
Campaign Website
https://www.hillorphanosboe.com
Candidate Statement
Orphanos: My fellow candidate, Crystal Hill, and I bring years of experience and dedication to Darien Public Schools through our work with the Council of Darien School Parents and the Darien RTM. I am confident that the campaign ahead will result in both Crystal and me earning seats on the Board of Education this fall.”
Hill: My experiences as both a parent and a community volunteer have given me a strong appreciation for the challenges families navigate and the diverse perspectives that make up our community. I believe Darien Public Schools can continue to grow and adapt to support the needs of all students while preserving the high standards for which our district is known. I look forward to connecting with even more families and community members as a candidate for the Board of Education.”
Fleitman Interview (Grambling interview forthcoming)
Campaign Website
https://darienrepublicans.com/
Candidate Statements
Fleitman: The open seat on the Board of Education represents an opportunity to support our amazing public school system. I believe I offer a unique combination of skills, including a decade of education-focused non-profit work, deep board experience, 15 years of data-driven management, and daily involvement in the practical adoption and advancement of artificial intelligence.
Grambling: I love Darien and have benefitted greatly from growing up here. I want to give back and ensure future generations, including my own three children at MMS and Ox Ridge, get the same great education I received and provide the same opportunities to succeed when they graduate.