We endorse Jackie Arendt, John Higgins, and Christina May for the North Royalton Board of Education in the November 2023 election. Though these candidates come from different backgrounds, they share a passion for education, honest dialogue, and community involvement. They will be positive voices for all students, respectfully listen to all parents, and promote fiscal discipline for all taxpayers. They have our endorsement because they will work together FOR US ALL!
Jackie Arendt: Jackie is an adjunct professor and a lifelong North Royalton resident. She graduated from North Royalton High School and raised four children in our North Royalton School District. She has been a dedicated advocate for public education and service. Her extensive educational resume includes the following:
Current President of the Ohio PTA
Current Cuyahoga Valley Career Center board member and past president
Former North Royalton Board of Education member for two terms
Recipient of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Master Board Member, Service, and Training Awards
Former President of the Albion Elementary PTA
Recipient of the Ohio and National PTA Lifetime Achievement Awards
John Higgins: John is a software developer and lifelong Ohioan who has come to love North Royalton and call it home. His two children are currently students in the North Royalton School District. He is a strong advocate for our community and our schools with a civil demeanor that makes him highly suitable to listening to and serving constituents of all backgrounds and opinions. His resume includes the following:
North Royalton youth rec league coach
North Royalton PTA officer
Service on North Royalton school committees
Administrator of a North Royalton social media group
Former Teamster
Christina May: Chris hails from Indiana but has called North Royalton home for 30 years. She is a former small business owner and raised two recent North Royalton High School graduates. She is a lifelong public education advocate who has put her passion into service. Her community involvement includes the following:
Current Ohio PTA Region 4 Advisor
Former President of these PTAs: North Royalton Council, North Royalton High School, North Royalton Middle School, Royal View Elementary
Treasurer of the North Royalton Education Foundation and service on numerous North Royalton school-related foundations and committees
Recipient of the Ohio PTA Achievement Award
Recipient of the North Royalton Friend of Education Award, 2017