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Meet Our Candidates

Patricia Balitzky

Community, School Volunteer and Multi-Building Parent

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Endorsed by:

  • Background in management and compliance, history of leading through consistent and effective communications, genuine respect and the ability to listen. 

  • Extensively involved in our school community as a volunteer at Pine Road Elementary School. Currently, an elected vice-president within the Lower Moreland Parent Teacher Association.  She consistently maintains open and honest communications with all parents and the teachers, staff and Admin of Lower Moreland School District. 

  • Member of the Board of Trustees for Huntingdon Valley Library, our Lower Moreland Township community’s local library. Serving to ensure the library’s continued success as a welcoming community center, a hub to enrich the mind with ample presentations and classes for all ages and extensive library for both enjoyment and knowledge.  As a trustee I provide policy and financial direction, fundraising support and general organizational oversight.  

  • Local parent with all three children attending Lower Moreland Township’s public schools.  

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"I wish to support decisions that will ensure each individual student in our district feels accepted, safe and secure in our buildings and community while growing in their social, emotional, and academic knowledge and skills through excellence in curriculum, strong effective employee retention practices and enriching extracurriculars."

Erskine Payton

Veteran, Father, Cybersecurity Professional

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Endorsed by:

  • Marine Corps veteran who honorably served while stationed in several countries while on active duty. Mentors young people in the importance of hard work and the benefits of pursuing a quality education.

  • IT professional with nearly two decades of experience in information technology, exceptional skills in project management, technical support, and team collaboration, focusing on leveraging technology to drive growth and innovation.

  • Father of a son attending Pine Road Elementary and member of the Pine Road PTA.

  • Yearly sponsor of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia.​​

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“I am committed to ensuring all children receive an excellent education, in healthy and safe environments conducive to learning. I want to help support and create the spark for lifelong learning.”

Derek Austin

General contractor, father, arts educator

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Endorsed by:

  • 20 years as a Carpenter & Residential General Contractor specializing in project management, finish carpentry, and problem-solving.                                                       

  • Instructor in theater sound engineering and recording arts. Advocate for arts education, promoting student creativity alongside academics.  

  • Married with two children—one at Pine Road School and the other starting kindergarten in 2025.

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“I’m so grateful for the exceptional care and communication provided by the faculty and staff that I want to give back to my community by serving in this role.”

David Litt

Prominent community physician, father 

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Endorsed by:

  • Primary care physician with three decades of experience serving our local community.

 

  • Former ad hoc committee member serving the Superintendent Advisory Group.

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  • Proud father of three LMTSD students, two recently graduated and one currently at Lower Moreland High School.

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​“I will use my experience as a parent, community member, and physician leader to guide our schools to continued excellence.”

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