Nancy L. Schaefer May 6, 2021
This letter is in support of Janis Hanwell’s re-election to the Cape Henlopen School District Board of Education.
I have known Janis for many years, and have witnessed her hard and smart work for the students and families of Cape Henlopen as a teacher, special education coordinator, principal, assistant superintendent, and the project manager of the construction of the high school. I have always said that she is one of the most intelligent and skilled people I have ever met. She is also very humble and cares about people, education and the community. She has been a wonderful part of the Cape Henlopen School District for the majority of her career and now continues to use her knowledge and expertise on the school board.
Mark Ostroski May 6, 2021
I have known Dr. Janis Hanwell in a professional and then personal capacity for more than 25 years. I have always considered her to be an outstanding leader; one who leads by example, a good listener, and someone who truly cares about all kids getting the best education possible by providing them the resources and support necessary to meet their individual needs. When we worked together, I learned strategies from her for working with students with special needs, and she taught me to know when to listen and not engage in order to quickly defuse some tough situations with students.
Camilla Conlon May 6, 2021
Please vote for Janis Hanwell! For so many, many years Janis has worked for the benefit of the students of the Cape Henlopen School District.
As a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and now as a school board member, her insight and reasonable approach have been, without doubt, invaluable to our district during the pandemic. Having the expertise of Janis Hanwell is an enormous asset to our district during these very difficult educational times. Vote Hanwell May 11.
Camilla Conlon
Rehoboth Beach
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Friday, March 12, 2021
Cape Henlopen School District voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 11, to make a choice in the school board election. Incumbent Janis Hanwell faces a challenge from Ashley Murray, who is making her first run for public office.
We agree with Murray that education should be the district’s first priority, and that students should be brought back into the classrooms, in person, as soon as possible. But Hanwell’s experience as a teacher, administrator and school board member give her a decided edge in understanding the nuances that play into addressing those fundamental priorities. Hanwell offers the best choice for helping Cape Henlopen School District remain one of the state’s premier public school systems.
Friday, March 12, 2021
Cape district officials recently stated they had been notified that representatives for school board candidate Ashley Murray were seen campaigning on school property, and said they reminded candidates April 21 that election-related campaigning is not permitted on school grounds until the day of the election, Tuesday, May 11.
Delaware Code information on electioneering and campaign finance is provided to all registered school board candidates by the state election commissioner. On election day, signs or campaigning are only permitted at the three polling locations, Cape High, Mariner Middle and Rehoboth Elementary, and must be at least 50 feet from any entry or exit doors to the polling location, school officials said.