School Committee Candidate Lena DiGiantommaso

DiGiantommaso with grandchildren Stephen and Scott.

School Committee member Lena DiGiantommaso, in her own words:

– Widow of Alfred DiGiantommaso, Korean War Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart
– Mother of three children who attended Medford Public Schools and graduated college and grandmother of four

In the past, as well as recently, I have served as Vice Chairperson and Secretary of the School Committee as well as Chairperson of many other committees

– Served as President of the Lincoln, Kennedy and Hancock P.T.A
– Former President of the MHS Band Parents Association
– Former President of the Friends of the Chevalier Auditorium and Gene Mack Youth Center

Some awards I have received are:

– Women’s Achievement Award by the Human Rights Commission
– Golden Mustang Award for supporting the Mustang athletes programs and students
– Mass Association of School Committee Lifetime Achievement Award
– With my 100% attendance at all School Committee meetings for 20 years, I feel I have the wisdom and experience to continue to serve the citizens of Medford
– Committed to educational opportunities for all students

Years of service on the School Committee 1981-2009