Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022 INAUGURATION | FROM PAGE 1 said her top priorities will include improving security, reducing class sizes and conducting a review of the administrative staff. “We’ve witnessed significant growth in the number of administrators and there’s been some concern," said Cristiano. She said academic performance will be another focus given the district’s lackluster MCAS scores. “We need to make sure that every taxpayer dollar is spent wisely,” she said. “We’re going to meet every challenge that comes before us. Failure is not an option.” Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he has known Cristiano for the past 30 years and that she has done an “impeccable job” as the city’s Veterans Services director. “I’m proud to cast my vote for Jeanne,” he said. McLaughlin said that after serving a number of years on the City Council, the time had come for him to make the switch to the School Committee. He also spoke about the importance of providing every student with a quality education. “I didn’t go to college, but I did okay in life because I had an education from Everett,” he said. In addition to her role as the director of Veterans Services, Cristiano previously served on the Board of Aldermen and was the director of District Relations under State Senator Jarrett Barrios. She was also the special assistant to the president of GLADD and the special assistant to the president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. Ward 6 Councillor Alfred Lattanzi and Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Shown, from left to right, are Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Assistant City Clerk Peter Napolitano. Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen (left) and Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) Ward 4 Councillor Jimmy Tri Le and his wife, Mai Nguyen. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) First Lady Stacy DeMaria (left) and School Committee Chairwoman Jeanne Cristiano Shown, from left to right, are Ward 1 School Committee Member Millie Cardello, Mayor Carlo DeMaria and School Committee Member-at-Large Cynthia Sarnie. Shown, from left to right, are City Council President John Hanlon, School Committee Member-at-Large Cynthia Sarnie and School Committee Vice Chairman Michael McLaughlin. Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen (second from left) and her family. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria with their children: Caroline, Alex and Carlo III. Councillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith and her family.
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