I have known Peter Syrek for over 15 years, years both personally and professionally. My community and I are extremely happy to see his candidacy for the school board at WW-P. I don’t think we will find a better person to engage and serve the diverse makeup of citizens at WW-P. I can share many details and examples about Peter’s professional accomplishments over two decades, but want to share the most important point that will benefit the WW-P community. Peter has a tremendous belief in and love of family. He believes the role of family is most important in a child’s life and development. While his family approach is very commendable, he does not limit his views to his own experience and values. Nor he does preach or treads on a monolithic thought process. He welcomes an inclusive engagement with people to understand and relate to their values, finds and draws synergies of all together. This is how strong communities are built and how strong communities stay together. I wish Peter all the best and hope our community gets the benefit of him serving on the school board.
— Ravi Nimmagadda, Plainsboro
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Almost to the day last year, I wrote that “not before Deborah Marinsky and Carol Herts have I seen [Board of Education] candidates running on the idea that their constituents come first, and press
releases come second.” I am happy to say that another such candidate is Peter Syrek, who is one of the most hardworking and unassuming residents I’ve had the pleasure to meet. He has the work ethic, the principles, and the intelligence to take the Board in the right direction. Peter has, for example, knocked on thousands of doors tout sole —- not because of any shortage of willing volunteers, but because he believes that the candidate should come to the door himself. Genuinely excited to speak with residents, Peter is able to learn from their opinions, and to consider their diverse viewpoints. He comes from a diverse background himself, including in his own home and office, which situates him well to provide unifying leadership to WWP, instead of the current division. In terms of policy, Peter is unflagging in his commitment to student achievement. He believes that we ought to preserve programs which enable our students to excel, whether that’s on the football field or in the Science Bowl. But that doesn’t mean that he’s insensitive to those who speak of stress; rather, he recognizes that the way to tackle it is not to restrain achievement, but to provide all students with the support they need. To make sure they understand that dignity and self-worth aren’t measured in field goals or SAT points. For too long, the Board of Education has been a focal point for division in WWP. With Peter Syrek, we have the chance to turn that around. It’s my hope that you join me in supporting him this November.
— Arnav Sood, West Windsor
