The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education has three vacancies for the upcoming vote.
A three-year term (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027), presently held by Keith Hanvey
A three-year term (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027), presently held by Gordon Daniels
A three-year term (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027), presently held by Rebecca Sullivan
There are three candidates running for the three open seats. Below is a short bio on each candidate.
Mia Gray:
Mia Gray is a graduate of BGCSD, returning to the district after living and working as a Speech Language Pathologist in Mexico, Arizona and Massachusetts. She moved back home in 2018 when she found out she was pregnant with her son, Ronan Lawrence (who is now a pre-k student at Guilford), initially working at B-G to cover a long term leave of absence. She holds a NYS teacher's certificate and SLP license although she no longer practices in that capacity.
Mia now owns her own business, where she facilitates healing on a multitude of levels and specializes in guiding clients who are discovering their authentic self. When not with family or clients, you can find her out walking her trails through the woods with her Rottweiler, Atticus.
Mia will bring knowledge of not only general education, but also special education to the board, along with experience in the both public and public charter schools. While Mia has strong views and enjoys lively debate over philosophy and perspective, her personal viewpoints have no bearing on her potential role as a public servant, which she views as a conduit for the public she serves. She hopes to increase community involvement and bring on energy of collaborative support to the relationship between the board, staff, students, and families it serves. Her passion for learning, creative problem solving, education and listening are well suited to advocate for her community and reach solutions prioritizing the real focus, our students.
Rebecca Sullivan:
Rebecca Sullivan has been an Adjunct Faculty member at SUNY Morrisville for the past eight years, where she is a Professor of Nursing. When not on campus, Rebecca works as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the UHS Wilson Medical Center. She has three children in the B-G District, one very excited soon to be second grader, and two juniors. She spent her childhood growing up in Bainbridge, and after years of living in Washington DC and New York, she and her husband returned “home” to raise their family. She has been part of the B-G Board of Education for the past 9 years, and is so thankful for the teachers, administration and staff, whose talents and dedication to the children of this community is remarkable.
Keith Hanvey:
My name is Keith Hanvey and I am once again running for a 3-year term on the B-G BOE. I am now finishing my third term on the Board and my 5th year as President. I have been a Bainbridge resident for over twenty years, both of my kids are B-G graduates and doing very well. It is my hope to continue to serve on the Board and help ensure high levels of learning for all. Thank you for your consideration.