Polly Taylor-Gerken Opens Campaign for Re-Election to School
Board
Polly Taylor Gerken, first
elected to the Toledo Board of Education for a four-year
term in 2013, filed her petitions for re-election on
Wednesday, August 9, 2017. During the endorsed Democrat’s
tenure the school board has adopted a strategic plan to
guide the Toledo Public Schools’ efforts to change. As she
filed, Taylor-Gerken emphasized her focus on that strategic
plan which includes six goals: increasing student
achievement and growth; developing district accountability;
providing a safe environment; attracting a highly skilled
staff; improving public confidence and ensuring effective
district operations.
Taylor-Gerken
is a native of East Toledo, graduating from TPS. Her
daughter also graduated from the district and she has
another daughter currently enrolled. Additionally, Taylor-Gerken
worked for 20 years for the district as a secretary. She has
her master's degree in counselor education from the
University of Toledo and spent 10 years as a school
psychologist. Presently, she is a self-employed licensed
school psychologist and psycho-educational consultant.
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