YOUR BIPARTISAN TEAM FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Zoe Colon
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Mother to future RTM student
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B.A. (Swarthmore College) and Ph.D. (University of Delaware)
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5 years of teaching experience
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Data Insights Manager with expertise in performance assessment and identifying solutions
MICHAEL STRAW
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Communications Director
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Worked for our previous State Representative, Chris Quinn
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Serves as a member of the Media Business Authority
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Served on Friends of Glen Providence Park Concert Committee
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PIAA Basketball official
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Media resident for seven years


MICHAEL RISSER
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Former Rotary Member
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Rose Tree Media School District Resident since 2002
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Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1988
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Senior Advocate for 17 years
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Member, National Association of Realtors
Jagger Sladek
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Spent 7 years as a student in the district and graduated in 2023
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Able to relate with current students; has 2 siblings in the district
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Holds many leadership roles, currently attending Widener University
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Committed to being a voice for taxpayers and students
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Strong ability to connect with both students and parents


Kelly Smolcynski
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Resident of the RTM school district for 25+ years, with two children who graduated from the district
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Extensive expertise in data and analytics, with a focus on spend analytics
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Mentored Engineering interns and led STEM classes in Philadelphia schools
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B.S. in Polymer Chemistry, Eastern Michigan University