Leda Eizenberg
Background and experience
A proud graduate of Wellesley Public Schools, I was so inspired by my teachers that I became one. I taught English in Hingham to sophomores with high-support needs, as well as AP Literature and Composition to 12th graders. I wrote districtwide curriculum, mentored new teachers, developed antiracist initiatives, and was a founding member of the Instructional Support Intervention Team, which developed cross-curricular plans for struggling students.
Now I’m the parent of elementary-aged children, one of whom receives special education services, and I would like to bring these perspectives to the committee, along with knowledge gleaned from volunteering in town. I’ve served on Town Meeting since 2017. I’m on the board of World of Wellesley and co-chair the Antiracism Action Committee with WHS student-leaders. I’m also co-president of the Upham PTO, the Upham representative to the Parent Advisory Council, and a board member of the Wel
KC Kato
Background and experience
I have experience as the Town Clerk and non-profit and for-profit business experience in project management, strategic planning, marketing and communications. Prior to being the Town Clerk, I was a six-year School Committee member, two as chair, and a 12-year Town Meeting Member. I have held leadership roles in the Wellesley Education Foundation, Wellesley ABC, Schofield and WMS PTOs and worked on election campaigns.
My experience in planning and project management positioned me to adapt to the rapidly changing elections legislation. We implemented a plan that ensured every voter had an opportunity to vote safely, every vote counted and our election workers were safe.
Linda Chow
Background and experience
I have been deeply involved in educational issues for years, both in a professional capacity in higher education and also as a volunteer, having led boards such as the Wellesley Education Foundation and Wellesley Scholarship Foundation. In 2018, I was elected to School Committee and currently serve as Chair. Supporting the WPS mission is complex and involves navigating ever-evolving challenges. I am honored to serve on a Committee that works through issues in a thoughtful, collaborative way and am grateful to work alongside a dedicated team of administrators and educators. During my time on the Committee, we have: