My Supporters

“Jonathan’s experience as a student who benefited from Newton Public Schools’s special education services - and later served as Newton North’s senior class president - gives him a powerful, personal stake in the district’s success. He combines a career in strategic leadership with a deep belief in public schools as places of equity, growth, and community.”

- Marc Laredo
Newton City Council President

“Jonathan’s deep understanding of our schools, strong leadership, and clear vision make him exceptionally well‑suited to serve our students and community.”

- Chris Brezski
Newton School Committee Chair

“I know that Jonathan will be a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive voice for all Newton families on the School Committee, and I’m proud to support him.”

- Becky Grossman
Newton City Council Ward 7

“As both a parent and alum of NPS, Jonathan brings the insight, compassion, and dedication our students need and deserve.”

- Alicia Piedalue
Newton School Committee Ward 7

Newton Community Leaders

Marc Laredo, City Council President
John Oliver, City Council Ward 1
Tarik Lucas, City Council Ward 2
Susan Albright, City Council Ward 2
Andrea Kelley, City Council Ward 3
Pam Wright, City Council Ward 3
Alan Lobovits, City Council Ward 6
Becky Grossman, City Council Ward 7
Brooke Lipsitt, Fmr. Ward 7 Councilor

Chris Brezski, School Committee Chair
Rajeev Parlikar, School Committee Ward 1
Paul Levy, School Committee Ward 6
Alicia Piedalue, School Committee Ward 7
Barry Greenstein, School Committee Ward 8
Margaret Albright, Fmr. School Cmte. Ward 2

Community Supporters

Janna and Adam Greene
Freya Hurwitz
Dr. Michael and Laurie Greene
Helen Cohen, Director Emeritus Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel
Jake Stahl
Anita Dempsey
Andrea Edlow
William Hicks
Jessica Lourie
David Schulman
Josh McGuire
Ashley Remis
Seth and Jessica Hauben
Kent Bennett
Kate Richey Bennett
Ryan Floyd
Matt McGinnis
Danielle Boudreau
Mark Clapp
Brian Hoffman
Dieter Koester
Angelika Koester
Irene Margolin-Katz
Tamar Dor-Ner
Eric Terada
Stu Schechter
Rebecca Gavin
Cathy DeVoe
Josh Mandel-Brehm
George Monokroussos
Isaac Fine
Alan Dempsey
Ben Grossman
Patricia White
Martha Markowitz
Russ Perkins
Christine Sohn
Greg Nelson
Melissa Parente
Ryan McHaffie
Jonathan Levin
Julie Winsett
Kate Miller
Jeff Miller
Jeff Pontiff
Antonietta Bonadio
Meghan Boitano
Mike Offner
Esther Faust
David and Christine Rothenhaus
Terry Yoffie