Personal Endorsements of Mary Spence
"There is a vast difference between a leader who is simply able to get things done, and one who can get things done with great finesse, building up people while remaining incredibly effective. Mary Spence is the epitome of the latter. Having personally worked with Mary on a community project involving several different public and private agencies, I can attest to her ability to work with complex situations and limited resources, bringing individuals and community together in a dynamic way. She is a champion at understanding the needs of people and looking for real, lasting, and practical solutions to their problems. Mary Spence has the skills, drive, and expertise to represent the people of the 44th district, bar none."
Leslie Smith
"I have known Mary Spence since we were in kindergarten but we did not become friends until the 1st grade and have remained close friends ever since. Among Mary's many qualities, I know Mary to be a person of high ethics, morals and character; all qualities that are integral to the role she is seeking."
Gail Byrnes - Executive
"Mary is a solid person. She commits herself completely in whatever she believes in. She has the critical thinking abilities to apply to any subject matter and in any circumstance. She is dedicated, passionate and willing. I say she has the capacity to study a subject and act in a way that is best for the good of all involved. I know Mary would take her responsibilities seriously and isn't afraid of hard, persistent work."
Laurie Atchity Dressman – RN
"I have known Mary Spence since we were children. Mary is, and has always been, the most genuine, ethical, honest and loyal person I know. Her passion for helping families and communities is deeply-rooted and has been her driving force for many years. With Mary, what you see is what you get. She is not a career politician -- but rather a hardworking educator, dedicated mother and proactive neighbor who just really wants to make a difference in her community. Isn't that the kind of person you want representing you?"
Mary Chiappetta – Executive
"If you are looking for honesty and integrity in a candidate...Mary Spence is your woman. I have known her for 40 years and have observed first hand her passion for always doing the right thing under difficult circumstances. Her ability to work in a professional manner with others to get the job done is inspiring. She has never shied away from making the tough choices and understanding the needs of her community. Vote for Mary!"
Lesa Meyer – Teacher
“I have seen first hand the passion Mary Spence has for children and families. Through her lobbying in Washington DC and her work in early childhood education Mary has proven that she is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.”
Angela Bergner – Teacher
“I know Mary Spence both as my neighbor, and as the mother of one of my close childhood friends. I have witnessed her strong and continuing devotion to her family, neighborhood, and community for many years, from my childhood to the present. I am thankful that she is becoming part of the political system, because I know as representative, she will funnel that same devotion into the causes I believe in, such as health care and education!”
Laura Mikkelson – RN
“Mary Spence has been a committed community member for many years. She cares deeply about building a community that really works for all families and, especially, what will make children successful, in her district and across the state. I've known Mary for more than ten years and I can't imagine someone who would work harder as a representative in the capital.“
L. Carol Scott, PhD
“Our family supports Mary Spence in her race for the State Representative for District 44 because she is an advocate for families. We know this because she has worked in the field of early childhood education for many years and been a strong proponent of quality programs for young children. She has supported this cause by encouraging pay increases for teacher of young children, promoting professional development hours for teachers, and advocating for young children by making people aware that it is so much more than babysitting. Early Childhood Education is a profession that encourages everyone to recognize that the right experiences for our young children begin then on the right path for learning and success in school, and ultimately in life. That's a goal we all want.”
Carla Strauss – Second Presbyterian ECLC Program Director
“As a pre-school teacher I have had the privilege to work for and along side Mary Spence. She is a committed advocate for excellence in early childhood programs. As director of our learning center, I witnessed Mary's dedication to education and family. I can think of no finer individual to represent the 44th District.”
Nancy Livers – Teacher