Education
- University of Pennsylvania – Bachelor of Arts, major in Political Science, minor in Sociology
Lived in Newtown 13 years (grew up in Brookfield). Husband Justin is a small business owner in town, 3 children (older 2 attend Middle Gate, youngest in preschool). Motivated to continue serving because I strongly believe that high-quality schools are the foundation of a community.
- To help foster a rigorous and engaging learning environment for all children, based in best practices
- To ensure a welcoming and inclusive school community of diverse learners and staff
- To ensure our schools prepare our children for life beyond graduation, including both college and career pathways
- To maintain and improve our school facilities responsibly, so our students have safe and appropriate learning environments at a reasonable cost to taxpayers
Experience
- 15 year career in Finance, specializing in strategy, transformation, and change management
- Current Board of Education member (2022-present). Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Chair of the CIP / Facilities / Finance Committee. Lead BOE negotiator on Administrators contract (union negotiations).
- EdAdvance (Regional Educational Service Center for Western CT) – member of the Board of Directors
- Legislative Council member (2019-2021)
- Girl Scout leader (2021-present)
Letters & Endorsements
Newtown Bee Sept 21st – Plante Seeking Reelection To Board Of Education
Newtown Bee Oct 12th – Letter of Endorsement
Newtown Bee Oct 19th – BOE’s Plante Is ‘Calm, Focused and Reliable’
Newtown Bee Oct 19th – Plante Believes In A ‘One Team Mentality’
Newtown Bee Oct 26th – Letter of Endorsement: Conlin for Plante
Newtown Bee Nov 2nd – Letter of Endorsement: Reilly for Plante
Newtown Bee Nov 2nd – Letter of Endorsement: D. Linnetz for Gilson, Plante & Vorous
Newtown Bee Nov 2nd – Letter of Endorsement: Fremonts for Plante
Newtown Bee Nov 2nd – Letter of Endorsement: DeStefano For Embree Ku And Plante