Gege Kawelo, Community Leader "Maralyn is dedicated to the educational welfare of her community. She will bring fresh innovative changes to the educational arena, and will diligently commit herself to increasing our keiki's educational levels to a higher standard."
Fran Tuinei, Keliikoa, Mother and Resident of the Leeward Coast "Maralyn has always been a great support for our community. She is a 'doer'... listens, speaks, and takes positive action! Our children will continue to benefit from people like Maralyn. I support Maralyn Kurshals for Leeward BOE."
Jo Jordan, Wai`anae Neighborhood Board Chairperson " It is my pleasure to support Maralyn Kurshals for the Leeward BOE. I believe she has the focus and knowledge to become a strong advocate for our public schools. She has the strength to create change and bring a higher standard to our entire educational system in Hawai`i which will promote better opportunities for our future generations."
Kim Coco Iwamoto, Board of Education at Large "Maralyn Kurshals has the range of professional and community experience that we need on the BOE. Maralyn understands the key educational issues facing the BOE and has already offered workable solutions. I know she will hit the ground running once she is elected to the BOE. I strongly support Maralyn as the Leeward representative to the BOE."
Maile Shimabukuro, State Representative District 45 "Maralyn has been a leader in our community. She is able to listen and take action on issues. We can trust her to represent us with intelligence and compassion. I think she would make an excellent representative for the Leeward Board of Education." Breene Harimoto, Former Leeward Board of Education Member and Chairperson "I first met Maralyn at the Wai`anae Neighborhood Board, where she was the education chair. I was impressed with her hard work and dedication to education issues. She has the depth of experience, skills and passion for education that we need on the BOE. Maralyn is able to engage the community and work collaboratively. I believe she will bring a dynamic, authentic perspective to the BOE. I fully support her for the Leeward Board of Education."
Rodlyn Brown, Leeward Resident "I am asking each of you to please consider Maralyn for the Board of Education this election in November. Maralyn has truly dedicated herself to the education of our children on the Leeward side of Oahu for the past 10 years and to education of all children for the past 30 years, at least. As a personal friend of hers, my husband Ed and I have watched her in action and believe she would be the best candidate by far."
