Excellence in Education. Fiscal Responsibility. Community Engagement.

2025 Lehighton Area School Board Candidates

Lory Frey — William Howland — Alex Matika — Timothy Tkach — Kasara Weinrich

Vote for these names on your ballots in the Municipal Election on November 4th, 2025!

  • We'll earn your vote.

    We are five dedicated community members, parents, and professionals who share a deep commitment to the students, families, and educators of Lehighton.

  • We'll earn your vote.

    With backgrounds in education, healthcare, business, and public service, we understand what it takes to support teachers, engage families, and prepare students for the future.

  • We'll earn your vote.

    As lifelong residents, former educators, business owners, and leaders in our fields, we bring a diverse set of experiences - but one shared goal: to strengthen our schools through transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student-centered leadership.

  • We'll earn your vote.

    Most importantly, we believe that politics has no place in our school board. We believe that strong schools are the foundation of a thriving community.

  • Our mission is simple:

    To support student-centered, transparent, and fiscally responsible leadership in the Lehighton Area School District.

November 4th is the Municipal Election.

Pennsylvania Municipal Election & Voter Registration Information

The Pennsylvania Municipal Election will take place on November 4th, 2025. In this election, Republican and Democratic voters will select the candidates to serve in offices across Pennsylvania.

October 20th is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania for the 2025 election cycle.

October 28th is the final day to apply to receive a mail-in or absentee ballot.

In the Primary Election cycle, the Strong Schools - Strong Community candidates earned 75% of Democratic votes and 52% of Republican votes.

Overall, we earned a majority of the votes, which is how the municipal election is decided. We hope to earn the same majority in the municipal election!

Meet the Candidates

  • Excellence in Education.

    Every student deserves access to high-quality instruction, modern resources, and opportunities that foster success. We are committed to ensuring that curriculum, teacher support, and school policies prioritize student achievement and future readiness.

  • Fiscal Responsibility.

    Schools should be well-funded, and funds must be used wisely. We will advocate for transparent budgeting, smart resource allocation, and responsible decision-making to ensure every dollar benefits students, teachers, and classrooms.

  • Community Engagement.

    Strong schools rely on strong community involvement. We believe in open communication, collaboration between parents and educators, and creating opportunities for families and local businesses to support our schools.

Strong Schools - Strong Community