Endorsements

Naima Hosh,

District 279 Resident

“Erica volunteers her time to help everyone in her community regardless of their background. Erica empowered many of our families when she showed us how to access district resources and helped us establish communications with district leaders so our voices could be heard.”

Martha Krueger,

District 279 Teacher

“Erica volunteered in my classroom when I had her children in kindergarten. She went above and beyond supporting the students and myself, helping to increase learning, build confidence and boost targeted academic skills. Erica not only cares about helping teachers and students, but the Osseo school district as a whole. I fully support Erica Foster running for the school board.”

Hung Nguyen,

District 279 Parent

“I, Hung Nguyen, wholeheartedly support Erica for the Osseo School Board. I’m a parent of two kids in the Osseo School District in Middle School and High School.  My oldest daughter is in 9^th grade and my youngest is in the 7^th grade and we have lived in the school district for 15 years. I believe that she’ll be a great addition to the board as she is a very open and real person. She is a listener, involved in the community, and engages with all viewpoints. She’s not afraid to engage with others even when they disagree with her. I have had the pleasure of teaming with her and her church as they have encouraged teachers at Zanewood Elementary through teacher encouragement lunches.”

Annamaria Piccioni,

District 279 Parent

“I met Erica in June 2023, she has listened to my concerns and shared all that she has been working on. She has also invited me to attend the school board meetings where I could witness her deep knowledge of what is happening in our district schools and her strong devotion to give voice to all the parents who are concerned about their rights as first educators.”

05.12.22

Laurie McBride,

Retired District 279 Teacher

“Erica Foster, a resident and parent of ISD 279, is a highly qualified person to serve on the district’s school board. She is a wife, mother of three, church member, and an employee who finds and takes time to engage in the local community. Her engagement is evident in the many ways she volunteers and uses her skills and talents. Her work with the organization “Together for Good” displays her compassion and advocacy for local families. She is involved in her church and works in the children’s program. Erica has also chosen to become involved in her daughters’ schools and spends time supporting both students and staff. She has participated in district committees and is ready to serve as a board member. As a school board member, Erica will actively work toward creating environments where differing voices can be heard. She will commit to pursuing safety for both staff and students in their classrooms and school buildings. She will strive to work with others to provide a quality educational experience for all students of ISD 279. With confidence in Erica’s ability to serve our district, I both recommend and endorse her as a candidate for school board.”

06.12.22

Raj Sethi,

District 279 Parent

“Erica has a passion to improve our school district. She will help ensure that Osseo ISD 279 schools will be an excellent place for our children to learn, play, and grow. Her values are a perfect fit to steer policy and navigate whatever issues arise.”

Rachelle Johnson,

District 279 Resident & Maple Grove City Council Member

“I have always been impressed by Erica’s ability to critically process all sides of an issue as well as her ability to creatively problem solve complex issues always working to find a reasonable and common sense solution that accomplishes the goal. Those qualities coupled with her caring and compassionate nature would make her a positive addition to the school board.”

05.12.22

Dave Peppelman,

District 279 Parent

“As a parent of two beautiful girls in the school district with another soon to be entering kindergarten school, I am excited to support Erica for school board. I’m voting for her because she will focus on the main things that our education system should be based on-

academic excellence, safety and representing families. I appreciate that she’s invested in our school district by sending her kids to our local schools and volunteering her time.

Erica’s priorities align with what parents want for their children’s education rather than being driven by political and personal motives. I stand for my kids, their education and for Erica.”