In today’s super-charged political climate, I strongly support leaders in public life who model the proverb, “Be modest in speech but excel in action.” This defines Marybeth Carty’s style and is the underpinning for her amazing track record in education, nonprofits, philanthropy, and business.
Marybeth is a quiet, effective leader, a "go to person" in a variety of venues, helping to solvedifficult issues, leading public service campaigns, or working on community problems. Her calm, low key, and skilled style is in stark contrast to the sad display of yelling, name calling, and disparaging comments in today’s public discourse.
A passionate believer in public education as the bedrock of our democracy, Marybeth is committed to defending, supporting and strengthening public education. In Marybeth’s own words, “Public education is the cornerstone of democracy. It is the birthright of American citizens to receive a free K-12 education, but it is the responsibility of elected school board officials to insure that schools in their communities are prepared to meet the diverse needs of all students. The right to a fair education for all students is a deeply rooted core value that I hold dearly and work toward daily.”