Special to the Journal
Julie Dorsey has announced her intention to seek election to the Lynn School Committee. The following is her announcement:
“My name is Julie Pyram Dorsey, and I’m running for the Lynn School Committee because I have a passion for helping students succeed—on their own terms. I want to bring my leadership skills and compassion to support our schools, teachers, staff, students, and families. I believe in working in partnership with local organizations and communities to strengthen every school in our district. As a former Lynn Public Schools educator and lifelong resident, I understand both the challenges our schools sometimes face and the incredible potential they hold. Together, we can build a system that empowers every student, values every educator, and uplifts the entire Lynn community.
Key Focus Points:
• Strengthening Post-Secondary Planning and Pathways.
• Authentic Postsecondary Planning: Creating personalized pathways focused on individual student interests and talents.
• Expanding College and Career Pathways: Increasing opportunities for work-based learning, certifications, and college readiness.
• Identifying and supporting at-risk students and families.
• Building strong relationships and engaging families.
• Addressing underlying barriers to attendance
• “Your Presence is Powerful” Campaign: Public awareness and resources emphasizing the importance of attendance.
• Partnerships with organizations like Attendance Works: Provides toolkits, webinars, and strategies for positive engagement, data analysis, and address barriers to attendance.
• Mental and Behavioral Health and Wellness Supports
Qualifications
and Experience:
• Director of Housing
• Special Education History Teacher at Fecteau Leary Jr./Sr. High School
• Former Substitute Teacher in all 27 Lynn Public Schools
• Current Substitute Teacher at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
• 2024 Board Member at North Shore Christian School
• 2012 Member of the North Shore Latino Association
• Former member of the Lynn and Nahant Beach Association
• Former member of the Democratic Committee in Lynn
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
• Maste’s Degree in Management and Leadership
• Co-Owner of Purpose Forward Consultant LLC”