Elect Samantha Ondilla for NASD School Director
Elevate education. Unleash possibilities.
Samantha is a dedicated wife and mom. She works full-time as a Global Marketing Director with a focus on UV filters, anti-microbials, and antioxidants. She feels that her career experience helps her to be very open minded and understand that people can have different opinions, experiences, and ways of doing things, but also work together for the best possible outcome for all through communication and compromise. She also is proficient with budgeting, financial strategy, and establishing corporate policies and regulations.
Samantha volunteers her time with the KBES PTA and heads STEAM Night and the Holiday Shop. She has had her company donate to provide ice cream for STEAM Night and also to help ensure that all kids can participate in events regardless of financial circumstances. Samantha also volunteers with the Nazareth Area Science Project and helps with local youth sports organizations.
“Public education should be for everyone, regardless of economic status, race, sexuality, religion, or political beliefs. Education should be grounded in facts, as factual knowledge is a foundation for critical thinking, problem solving, and informed decision making. This helps our kids better understand the world and be able to be productive members of society,”
Ondilla has a nine-year-old son currently attending Kenneth N. Butz Elementary School. She credits him for her reason for running for the school board.
“My son is my world, or at least the very best part of it,” she commented, “I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can to make sure that he is receiving a great education and gains an appreciation and love for learning. I feel that he has that in Nazareth and I hope that continues. Education should be a lifelong journey for everyone, and we should encourage our kids to expand their minds with knowledge and form their own informed opinions throughout their lives,”
Ms. Ondilla is committed to doing her best to ensure that Nazareth Area School District remains a top school in the area and continues to thrive and improve. She wants to take care of the great teachers and staff in the district and make it a place that attracts the very best talent. She believes public education is extremely important and that all kids should be able to feel safe and accepted at school. Political agendas should not be in a public school’s curriculum.
Samantha at a Glance...
- Involved Mom of a Current Student
- Business Professional
- Supporter of Public Education
- Encourages Teacher/Parent Partnerships
- Work Together with the Community & Local Government for Shared Interests & Benefits
- Fiscal Responsibility & Proactive Planning
- Keep Education Free of Political Indoctrination
- Keep Our Kids SAFE
- Ensure ALL students receive the best education
- Take Care of our Teachers, Administrators, and School Staffs
- Common Sense
In the News ...
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Why I am running
I am a huge proponent of education, teachers, parent involvement, and giving all children the very best education and experiences that can be offered. I have a son in the district and we have chosen NASD because of its reputation for academic excellence, opportunities, and community. I have been an active volunteer with the PTA, Nazareth Area Science Project, and various youth sport associations. I consider myself to be very fair, informed, and open to different ideas and viewpoints. I believe in treating people fairly and not judging a book by its cover. I believe in working hard to make things better. I think ethics, transparency, and communication are important. I will research, plan, brainstorm, and take time to find the best solutions for all. I will always get things done. We need people who want to make things better, people who are doing things for the kids, teachers, and community because they truly care and not for personal gain. We need people who can work with everyone and compromise for common sense solutions and ideas. And I think I can be that person with your support. Thank you