Deepika Sawhney

Deepika Sawhney distinguishes herself as a candidate through her extensive volunteer work in public schools for over ten years, and nearly six years on the School Committee . Her campaign is built on the pillars of strengthening students, schools, and the town by focusing on educating the whole child, fostering joy in learning, building student resilience in a nurturing environment, and ensuring fiscally prudent operations to deliver value to taxpayers.

Sawhney's approach is marked by her ability to bring a different perspective to the School Committee, informed by her personal experiences and professional background in information systems. This enables her to address key issues with a nuanced understanding, such as enhancing digital safety in schools and supporting diverse communities within the school system, including English Language Learners and METCO families. Her work emphasizes the importance of community engagement, evidenced by her involvement in strategic planning, policy development for diverse representation, budget management, and initiatives like the "My Truth Is…" writing competition, which provided insights into students' experiences.