Pam Kerouack-Warner
“Now that my daughter has moved beyond the local school system, I feel I can be an impartial, yet informed member of the Board of Education. My four years as PTO President have given me a working knowledge of the needs of parents and teachers as well as provided me with insight into the budgetary process and concerns of the Town. Additionally, my 25 years experience as a clinical counselor has trained me to listen respectfully and impartially which will help me work towards positive solutions and fair outcomes on the Board of Education,” says candidate, Pam Kerouack-Warner.
In her present job as a Health and Wellness Coordinator for Aetna Inc., Pam produces written materials, and develops and presents webinars and seminars for managers and employees about psychosocial and work-life issues. She is also an Adjunct Instructor of Psychology at Three Rivers Community College. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and an Associates degree from Champlain College, Burlington, VT.
Pam, a 19-year Canterbury resident, lives on North Society Road with husband Mark Warner and their daughter Alicia, a sophomore at Woodstock Academy. Two granddaughters, Leah age 6 and Avery age 3, along with Mark’s elder daughter Nichole and her husband Matt Danis also live in town. Their family also includes Mark’s elder daughter Nicole, her husband Matt Danis, and their two young daughters Leah and Avery. Leah started kindergarten at Canterbury Elementary School this fall. Mark’s son Troy lives out of town.
In addition to serving the PTO as DHBMS President from 2005-2009, Pam is a Deacon and Sunday school educator at the First Congregational Church of Canterbury. Her hobbies include reading, tennis, golf, hiking, and biking. |
 Heather DeLuca
Heather DeLuca works very hard in her job as a birthing center health care professional to see that babies get off to a healthy start. In her role as BOE member she works equally hard to see that the school children of Canterbury also get a good start. “I believe much progress has been made recently and I would like to see this progress continue. It is my hope that Canterbury’s students continue to be offered a challenging curriculum so they are competitive with their peers around the globe and prepared for success in our ever-changing and demanding world”, she said.
Heather is running for another term on the Board of Education because she believes children deserve to be given the best foundation possible and feels strongly that the Canterbury School system is capable and well-equipped to offer this. During her time serving on the BOE important administrative decisions and changes have been made. She is hopeful these experiences will help her continue to make sound decisions to benefit the children and taxpayers of Canterbury.
Heather earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Community College of Rhode Island and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). In addition, she is currently working toward a B.S. degree in Maternal /Child Health and works for Eastern Connecticut Health Network in Manchester. She is a member of the First Congregational Church of Canterbury and has served on many of their committees. Additionally, she has also been active in the DHBMS PTO, and through her employment served on a number of committees including the Lactation Support Committee and Community Baby Shower Planning Committee.
Heather and husband Bob have lived in Canterbury for 16 years and have four children. Their eldest son, Schuyler, graduated from NFA and is a sophomore at Hofstra University, daughter Elena and son Greysen attend Woodstock Academy, and Carly, their youngest, attends DHBMS. Heather enjoys attending her children’s activities and likes to cook, read and entertain friends.
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Walter Petruniw
Walter Petruniw would like to continue serving the Canterbury community as a member of the Board of Education. He was recently appointed to the B.O.E. and finds his education and professional experiences enable him to be a positive contributor to the Board.
He has retired from a 26-year career with the Connecticut Department of Public Safety’s Division of State Police where, as Unit Commander, he worked with significant budgets and responsibilities. Walter says that one of his favorite duties was as an instructor to 5th grade students in the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistant Education) program.
Walter began his career in the U.S. Army as an enlisted soldier during the Vietnam Era. He later attended college on the G.I. Bill, obtained a military commission through AFROTC with the University of Connecticut, and served as a commissioned officer in the Air Force Reserves. He earned a B.S. degree in Earth Science from Eastern Connecticut State University, and teacher certification in Math, Science and Blueprint Reading from Central Connecticut State University. He worked for the State of Connecticut filling teaching positions at Norwich Vocational Technical School and eventually transferred to the Department of Public Safety.
Walter and wife Christine have lived in Canterbury for the past 36 years. He enjoys playing musical instruments, flying fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft, motorcycling, and traveling. |
