ENDORSEMENTS

FRIENDS OF TY

Even though there may be others, since we moved to Traverse City 11 years ago, Ty is the one person we know personally who has consistently worked for the benefit of our kids and the community.

He is tireless in his efforts and ideas to create equitable opportunities for the wellbeing of kids. And shouldn’t that be at the heart of every member of the TCAPS board?

We believe his knowledge, energy and creativity would be an asset to the TCAPS board in developing policy that relate directly to students, staff, and infrastructure.

Let’s elect Ty!

— Mary & Peter Mantei, retired teachers

Ty is the thoughtful, passionate, and community-minded leader that our kids need on the TCAPS Board of Education. His focus on student achievement, child health and wellbeing, and community engagement will deliver outstanding results for our kids and prepare our school district for the future.

— Josh Traeger, Founding Attorney & Lieutenant Colonel in US Air Force Reserves

Ty is eminently qualified to be a TCAPS trustee and he has my full support. We need more community engagement and support for our kids and Ty will lead the way.

— Jay Berger, Co-Founder Safer Kids, Safer Schools

We enthusiastically endorse Ty for the TCAPS Board. He is an exceptional advocate and tireless worker for our community’s children.

— Sharon and Wayne Workman, Traverse City Sunrise Rotary Born To Read Committee Members

As a Traverse City community member with over 40 years experience in public education, I fully endorse Ty’s campaign for trustee of the TCAPS school board. I can think of no finer candidate.

— Joan Dorn, Retired Medical Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health and Social Medicine at the City University of New York School of Medicine

I endorse Ty for TCAPS because he has dedicated more hours giving back than anyone I know!

–Bradley Powell, Traverse Heights Elementary Parent

Ty is a proven leader, student advocate, and community resource. I look forward to seeing Ty do what he’s already doing in our schools, but in a greater leadership role.

–Justin Van Rheenen, Former Wrestling Coach with Traverse City West

Ty is passionate about doing what’s best for our kids. He has my support because I’ve witnessed his drive, commitment and action on behalf of our kids’ wellbeing.

— Kathleen Guy, Co-Founder Safer Kids, Safer Schools

Ty walks the walk. His dedication to student equity through volunteering and creating programs to promote physical and mental wellbeing is unmatched.

— Nikki Vanderkolk-Rine, TCAPS teacher

Ty is the community leader our school board needs! His experience working with kids face to face has been a priority and his knowledge of the TCAPS system will truly benefit his direct impact.

— Keelan McNulty, Eastern Elementary Parent

Organizations For Ty

Endorsements can be sent to tyfortcaps@gmail.com

Thank you!