To the editor:
I wholeheartedly endorse Sarah Fox for reelection to the Marblehead School Committee. In a time when school leadership demands not just passion, but principle and perseverance, Sarah has proven herself to be a tireless advocate for the integrity of our schools and the well-being of every student.
Sarah has faced extraordinary challenges during her tenure — challenges that would have discouraged many. When the Massachusetts Teachers Association brought in resources and legal pressure, leading to an illegal strike that disrupted our schools, Sarah stood her ground. Not against teachers — but for the students, for the long-term health of our school system, and the financial sustainability of our town.
Let’s be clear: supporting students, teachers, and taxpayers simultaneously is not an easy balance. Sarah never took the easy path. She focused on ensuring Marblehead schools remain strong, both educationally and financially. In doing so, she endured personal attacks that no public servant should ever have to face. She has been harassed, insulted, even physically confronted — all while serving without pay. That kind of mistreatment should trouble all of us, no matter where we fall politically.
Sarah never backed down. Why? Because she cares. As a mother of five children in the Marblehead Public Schools, she knows firsthand what’s at stake. Her decisions are rooted in what’s best for our kids, even when those decisions come at personal cost.
True leadership isn’t about popularity. It’s about doing the hard work, making the hard calls, and listening to all voices in the community. Sarah has done just that. She has been a compassionate and responsive ally to many, including Marblehead’s Jewish community, not only offering words of support but taking meaningful action when it was most needed.
Sarah is not against teachers — she respects them immensely. In fact, before outside forces entered our town, the School Committee and the local MEA had a history of resolving issues with mutual respect. Sarah is committed to rebuilding that spirit of collaboration and trust, while continuing to advocate for excellence in our schools.
In this next chapter, we need steady, courageous, and honest leadership. We need someone who can take the hits and still keep kids at the center of every decision. That’s why I’m voting for Sarah Fox. Because she’s not here for the politics — she’s here for the students, the families, and the future of Marblehead.
Let’s stand with Sarah, as she has stood for us.
Sincerely,
Sara Pouladian
Ida Road
