Last evening, Glenside resident Jennifer Lowman was appointed to the Cheltenham School District Board by the board by a 7-0 vote. Lowman fills the seat vacated by Tyrone M. Scott III who resigned in June due to a move out of the district.

In the announcement, Lowman’s background was provided as follows:

A cum laude graduate of Harvard Law, Ms. Lowman worked for a dozen years at Philadelphia’s Education Law Center as director of client services / training and senior staff attorney. In those positions, Ms. Lowman advised and trained families and advocates on the implementation of the rights of public school students in the areas of school enrollment, discipline, special education and other areas. She also represented students and their families in, among other areas, enrollment, discipline, special education, and charter school-related issues.

“The district’s commitment to educational equity resonates with me because it has been my commitment as well. I am dedicated to ensuring public education works for all children,” said Ms. Lowman.