MARC MCGOVERN #1
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
November 3, 2009
IN THE NEWS:
National Association of Social Workers, MA PACE Endorses Marc McGovern for the Cambridge School Committee
Boston, MA – September 10, 2009– The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter PACE (NASW MA PACE), the largest social work organization in the state with 8,300 social workers across the Commonwealth, pledged its supports for the candidacy of Marc McGovern for the Cambridge School Committee.
Part of NASW’s core mission is to ensure all people have access to healthcare, basic education and the opportunity to earn a fair wage. In order to implement these priorities NASW’s political action arm endorses candidates with a solid foundation in both human behavior and understanding how “the system” works. Social workers actively advocate changes in policy and legislation to strengthen the social safety nets that make a critical difference to so many. Marc McGovern has demonstrated a strong commitment to these values and as such has earned the support of NASW MA PACE.
Marc is a social worker who has 15 years of experience working with special needs children and their families. Marc is the only school committee member who currently works with children. While on the Committee Marc has been a leader in the areas of special education, physically and emotionally safe schools, and representing all students.
“My social work experience and working with children on a daily basis gives me a unique skill set on the School Committee and I’m honored to have that recognized and to have received this endorsement” said McGovern.
McGovern Holds Kickoff Event
September 13, 2009: Over 50 family, friends and elected officials joined School Committee member, Marc McGovern as he kicked off his campaign for re-election. The family style BBQ was held at the home of Marc's father, James McGovern. Marc was introduced by his colleague, Yael Lenkinski, Family Resource Coordinator at Cambridge Family and Children's Services. Ms. Lenkinski commented on Marc's 15 years of experience working with special needs children and their families and that she "sees everyday his tireless advocacy for the well-being of children."
Marc is a 4th generation Cantabrigian, CPS graduate and parent, and the only serving School Committee member who currently works with children. "My commitment to improving the lives of children and to giving back to this community is part of who I am. It is my life's work," Marc told his supporters.
Marc reminded his supporters of the importance of their #1 vote and stated, "If you want a School Committee member who has both the personal and professional experience in both this community and with children, then I need your #1 vote on November 3rd."
Marc is a 4th generation Cantabrigian, CPS graduate and parent, and the only serving School Committee member who currently works with children. "My commitment to improving the lives of children and to giving back to this community is part of who I am. It is my life's work," Marc told his supporters.
Marc reminded his supporters of the importance of their #1 vote and stated, "If you want a School Committee member who has both the personal and professional experience in both this community and with children, then I need your #1 vote on November 3rd."
