Fran Petruso for the Webster Groves Board of Education
for the Webster Groves Board of Education
About
Frances (Fran) Petruso lives in Webster Groves with her two kids, a sixth grader at Hixson Middle School and a fourth grader at Bristol Elementary. Fran has a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Religious Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Fran currently serves on the Personnel Advisory Board for the City of Webster Groves and was the Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Bristol Elementary PTO from 2021 to 2023. She is also the President of the Board of Directors of Nurses for Newborns, a non-profit that provides critical healthcare services through home visits to infants and expecting mothers who experience a wide range of medical, economic, environmental, and social risks. Fran also is on the board of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
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In her professional life, Fran is Chief Counsel for litigation and employment law for World Wide Technology.
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Fran attended public schools and believes schools and teachers can change a child’s life and strengthen the community.
Why Fran is Running
Fran has a passion for improving the impact of quality public education, the Webster Groves community, and her children. She has legal and business expertise that would enhance the management and oversight of the District. She has passion and commitment for the District as a resident and parent to two children currently in District schools (Bristol Elementary and Hixson Middle School).
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Fran’s priorities would include providing excellent education for all students by ensuring educational content and methods are rigorous and inclusive. She also believes in managing the District’s finances responsibly to maximize resources for students, school employees, and the community. She is also an advocate for fair treatment of all District employees in the setting of policies and making employment decisions. Fran has a history of maintaining relationships and seeking input from all stakeholders within the organizations she serves, which would include students, teachers, staff, administration, and the community if she is elected to the Board of Education.
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She would be an excellent representative for all whom she serves and would bring valuable experience to the Board. As a resident and parent to two children in District schools, Fran has a passion for maintaining the District's positive reputation and momentum toward growth as they educate the next generation of Webster Groves students.