Better for All. Better for Good.

Sharon is the mom of two AAPS students and a full-time in-house lawyer. She is extremely passionate about improving K-12 education in her community. With her legal background, she is particularly concerned with improving district governance and ensuring AAPS provides top-notch civic education. Originally from the Detroit suburbs, she attended college in Indiana and law school here in Ann Arbor. She brought her family back to Ann Arbor in 2019 on the promise of raising her Jewish kids in a diverse, inclusive, liberal community with excellent public K-12 schools. Sharon is dedicating her time to Focus on Education A2 to ensure that AAPS lives up to that promise, that the Ann Arbor school board stops the insanity and gets back to focusing on our kids and their education.

Jenny, a Clinical Psychologist, has a daughter in preschool and a son who just finished 1st grade in AAPS. She runs a thriving private therapy practice and enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling. Jenny grew up in New York and spent many years in Philadelphia before arriving in Ann Arbor, a place she and her Husband were drawn to for its liberal and progressive values. She now feels like Ann Arbor is a second home where she has made wonderful friendships and connections. Inspired by her parents’ service in education while she was growing up - her mother as a school teacher for 38 years and her father as an elected Board of Education trustee in the K-12 district she grew up in - Jenny is excited to be a part of the non-profit organization, Focus on Education A2, to advocate for a return to civility, tolerance, true inclusivity, and acceptance of diverse beliefs and cultures within AAPS. 

Margaret is the proud mom of a 2023 Skyline High School graduate. Margaret was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from Boston University undergraduate and returning to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin Law School, Margaret moved to Chicago where she practiced law before running her own legal staffing company. Margaret and her family lived in Evanston, IL and Columbus, OH before moving to her 4th Big Ten town of Ann Arbor in 2015.  Margaret is excited to bring her passion for community advocacy and non-profit work to Focus On Education A2. She is committed to working to ensure AAPS remains a thriving and positive educational environment for Ann Arbor families for years to come.  

Candice, a proud Ann Arbor resident for 15 years, cherishes the opportunity to raise her family in this wonderful town. Originally hailing from Pennsylvania, Candice earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh before obtaining her law degree. After working as a lawyer for several years, Candice made the move to Ann Arbor where she and her husband began their family.  With two children who are former AAPS students, Candice's commitment to public education remains steadfast. Her passion for supporting and enhancing the educational experience led her to join Focus on Education A2, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving schools in the beloved community she calls home.