Board of Education Candidates
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Nancy Clifford Lewis
nancyjoanlewis@gmail.com
26 Guilford Way
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-210-9101
- Seeking first term on the Board of Education
- Registered Nurse at Rochester General Hospital, 2013-2021; Lakeview Hospital (Utah), 2011-2013
- Clinical Nurse Leader, Orchard Cove Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Utah), 2010-2012
- Has served as a room parent over the last four years at Mendon Center Elementary School
- Primary Teacher Coordinator Volunteer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pittsford from 2019 to present; Compassionate Service Coordinator, providing meals and service to women and families in need from 2016-19; Relief Society Counselor from 2014-16 for the church’s Relief Society – one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the world; and an instructor of classes on Christian gospel topics for women and children
- Registered and Professional Nurse, NYS; Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
- AAS in Nursing, Ameritech College of Health; Matriculated to receive BSN degree in 2024; Associate’s Degree in General Education; LDS Business College; 2001 Mendon High School graduate
- Parent of five children, three of whom attend Mendon Center Elementary School
Dave Berk
25 Parker Drive
Pittsford, NY 14534
ddberk@gmail.com
585-490-4422
- Seeking first term on the Board of Education
- Founder and CEO of Beacon Talent
- Former Vice President of Marketing at Porch Group (NASDAQ:PRCH)
- Former Senior Director of Operations at Hired (acquired OTCMKTS: AHEXY)
- B.A. in Economics, B.A. in Political Science, The University of Vermont; Graduate of General Course Program, London School of Economics; 2002 Sutherland High School graduate
- Parent of two children, ages three and one
Emily Kay
6 Glenmore Circle
Rochester, NY 14618
kay.emily.a@gmail.com
585-313-6323- Seeking first term on the Board of Education
- Founder of Teaching Tiny Tales, an online resource for parents and caretakers to promote literacy skills at home
- Serves as Mendon Center Elementary School's PTSA secretary, e-news editor, yearbook staff, room parent, Light the Loop volunteer, classroom volunteer, and a member of PTSA QUEST. Regularly attends and participates in the district's Equity Power Hours, curriculum updates, budget workshops, and board meetings
- Member of the University of Rochester Symphonic Orchestra
- Previously taught flute to students in grades 3-12, and worked in marketing for a data analytics firm
- Recipient of Wake Forest University's Presidential Scholar Award, Reynolds Scholar Award, and Giles-Harris Award, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient of full, merit-based scholarships to Wake Forest University School of Law and Wake Forest University School of Education. Completed internships in education law, commercial real estate law, banking law, and elder law
- B.A. in English and Spanish from Wake Forest University; graduate of Sutherland High School
- Parent of three children: two at Mendon Center Elementary School and one in preschool
Tricia González-Johnson
9 Grove Street
Pittsford, NY 14534
tricia.gonzalez@rcsdk12.org
585-797-7223- Seeking first term on the Board of Education
- Certified Elementary School Teacher and Literacy Specialist
- Curriculum Writer for Social Studies and Math
- Social Studies Teacher on Assignment, Rochester City School District (RCSD)
- Teacher at RCSD: Second Grade/Dual Language Teacher, Enrico Fermi School #17, 2020-21; Ninth Grade Literacy Teacher, East High Upper School, 2019-20; K-9 Reading and Math Literacy Support, Pinnacle School #35, 2017-19; Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, STEPS program, 2014-17; Second Grade Teacher, School #39, 2013-14; Expeditionary Learning Teacher, 2009-13; Reading First Elementary Teacher, 2007-09; America’s Choice Elementary Teacher, 2006-07
- YPALZ Curriculum Developer, 2005-06
- Newsletter creator and editor, Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State
- International Singer/Songwriter for “Some Ska Band”
- Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, poetry.com/International Library of Poetry
- Recipient of SUNY Empire State Honors Scholarship for African, Latino and Native American Students
- Master’s degree in Literacy, St. John Fisher College; Bachelor’s degree in Education, State University of New York at Fredonia; Associate’s degree in Music Performance, Monroe Community College; 1995 Sutherland High School graduate
- Parent of three children: one at CRMS and two at SHS
- Seeking first term on the Board of Education