Katia Santiago-Taylor for School Committee

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Katia Santiago-Taylor has been an active member of the Walpole community since she moved to the town 18 years ago. She and her husband are raising two children in the Walpole Public School system: a 15-year-old daughter who goes to Walpole High School, and a 10-year-old son who attends Fisher School. With her deep investment in the Walpole community, and particularly in the education of Walpole youth, she brings dedication, passion, and vision that are vital in these challenging times. Katia is currently a Fisher School Council member and a member at large of the School Building Committee. She also actively participated in the development of the WPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. 

When elected she will be the first Latina woman in a town-wide elected position. 

A solid and comprehensive education is one of the best tools available for a better future. Education is not just what our children learn academically; a solid education must include lessons in building and maintaining healthy relationships, leadership skills, curiosity, social skills, self-belief, self-advocacy, confidence, and communication skills. The K–12 years are the foundation years that will lead students to succeed as an adult no matter their chosen path. K–12 are the years that can frame the future generation.

Katia is eager to tackle the following as a member of the School Committee: 

• Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Accountability and transparency 
• 21st-century learning 

The Town of Walpole needs to have representation in the School Committee that mirrors the town population. Katia is running because the voice of people of color should be part of that representation. She and her family love to spend time with friends throughout the community, and she wants her children to be even prouder of the Walpole community than they already are. Your vote for Katia will bring all of us closer to an even better Walpole.