Editor,
I am writing in support of Julie Toal for the New Canaan Board of Education. Julie brings something that is often in short supply in public life—common sense. She listens carefully, weighs the facts, and makes decisions based on what is best for students and families, not ideology or agendas.
Julie’s track record proves this. She played a key role in starting the Let Grow program, which builds resilience and independence in children. She was a driving force behind bringing School Resource Officers into every New Canaan public school, ensuring that safety remains a top priority. As a founding member of New Canaan Unplugged, she has taken a practical, community-based approach to helping families navigate the challenges of smartphones and social media, leading to healthier, more focused learning environments such as the phone-free policy at Saxe.
Her approach is steady, thoughtful, and rooted in the values that make New Canaan strong—academic excellence, accountability, and responsible budgeting. Julie does not chase trends; she works collaboratively to find balanced, reasonable solutions that serve both students and taxpayers.
If something is working, why change it? Julie Toal has helped keep New Canaan schools top-ranked. Let’s not mess with success. Julie’s common sense leadership is exactly what we need on the Board of Education.
Sincerely yours, Whitney Williams