Together we can build a strong and inclusive school system in West Orange.
I’m Brian Rock, and I’m Asking for Your Vote.
I’m a career educator and an experienced board member. I’m ready to lead for another term and volunteer my experience in service to the school district. Together we’ll move West Orange Public Schools forward to a more inclusive and equitable future.
On November 5, 2024, Vote Brian Rock For West Orange Board Of Education.
Why Am I Running?
Our experience in West Orange Public Schools has been great, and I want to make sure that all families have the same experience.
I first ran for the Board of Education to ensure that we maintain our the investment we made in our schools and to make sure there was the voice of at least one educator on the Board.
I’m running for re-election because what we need now is stability. We’ve had a lot of turnover in the last few years – both on the Board and in the office of Superintendent. We now have a long-term Superintendent in Mr. Moore, and he deserves continuity in a Board of Education that supports him.
Read more here about why I’m running for the Board of Education.
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What do I Believe In?
Investing in Our Schools
West Orange has a strong school system – but we need to maintain the investment that we’ve made. It’s important for our kids, and it’s important for our community.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
West Orange is a diverse community – but that doesn’t mean we can forget about issues of equity and inclusion. We’re making progress, but there’s more work to be done.
Civics Education
The primary purpose of a public school in a democratic society is to prepare students to become active citizens. But civics is often not prioritized, given the many demands on teachers and students’ time. We can change that.
Partnerships That Work
A Rutgers professor has spent the last decade researching the relationships between management and labor in school districts. The findings are clear – when they collaborate, students win.
Who’s Brian?
I’m a career educator, and I worked for over a decade as a high school social studies teacher in East Orange. I currently perform data analysis for a major education organization.
I’ve lived in several different towns in New Jersey throughout my life and ultimately my wife and I chose to plant our roots in West Orange. We were looking for a community that was diverse, that had great schools, and that was relatively affordable. West Orange checked every box – and we grow to love it more every day.
Read more about my personal and professional history in my bio.
