Get to Know Maria May
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Resident of Southfields, Tuxedo
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Mother of two daughters
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Teacher for 30 years
Education
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Masters in Literacy, St. Thomas Aquinas
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PHD in Education, Fordham University
Professional Experience
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Language and Data Specialist
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Teacher Coach / Mentor
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Teacher. Elementary School, Suffern District, 25 years
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Town Council Person, Tuxedo
Community Involvement
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Town Board Member
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Chair of Tuxedo's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
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Member of the Tuxedo Zoning Board
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Volunteer for Tuxedo Park Library
Advocate for
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Creating a more responsive local government
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Ensuring equitable funding for Legislative District #10
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Addressing the needs of increased population in Tuxedo and Monroe
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Creating more economic opportunities for our communities
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Overseeing funding needed to fix county roads, support law enforcement, veterans, and recreational activities
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Working across party lines to focus on the needs of taxpayers
Getting Things Done
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While on the Tuxedo Town Board, Maria participated in realizing a $800 million housing development project
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Managed Town Recreation and grant funds
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Spearheaded a successful summer camp program
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Dr. May has been researching issues affecting Monroe and Tuxedo
