Setting the record straight regarding my testimonial in the Silsby/Sullivan mailer

The entire town received the mailer Friday from the Silsby/Sullivan campaign and I feel it is absolutely necessary to clarify my position as presented in the piece.  I am NOT nor was I ever supporting Callie Sullivan for the Board of Education.  I AM supporting Christa McNamara.  I was truly dismayed to see my testimonial positioned in such a way as to suggest otherwise.
I have been a supporter of Christa McNamara for BOE since the day she told me she was running.    I truly believe her to be the best candidate in the race.  For the past three years we have regularly attended BOE, CDSP and PTO meetings side by side.  We often share ideas and concerns about our school system. Christa is smart, engaged, perseverant and responsive.  At last week's debate she clearly demonstrated her content expertise over all other candidates.  My endorsement of her is whole-hearted.  She will be a wonderful asset to the Board of Ed and will help us to move forward from this current crisis.  She will help us recapture our sense of pride in our community.

I did give Shannon permission to use my testimonial on her behalf and I did not ask to see the final copy before it was distributed so I accept my culpability in this matter.   I have received apologies from Shannon and assurances that this was unintentionally done and I am willing to accept that and move on.  
As a current PTO chair who was supporting candidates from both parties I was really trying to stay out of the politics of this election.  However, I couldn't allow this miscommunication to potentially influence anyone's decisions.

We are so fortunate to have such strong candidates offering their service this year.  I have had the opportunity to spend time with David Martens as well and I think he would be an incredible asset to the board. His skill set is a great complement to those already seated on the board and he brings the perspective of a parent of high school age children and his many years of experience on the RTM education committee.  
I encourage all of you to take some time to form your own opinions about this years candidates and please come out to vote on Tuesday.  

Shelly Skoglund