As a taxpaying and loving mother of kids who will be in HCPS through 2037, she's invested in our schools.
In addition to her tried and true know-how of working together, Mary Ellen brings fresh ideas to the table.
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Mary Ellen lives with her loving husband, fun kids, and sweet dogs in beautiful Hendersonville. She grew up a short drive down I-26 in Columbia, SC where many of her afternoons in high school were filled with basketball or track practice before homework time. Mary Ellen enjoyed a high quality public education from kindergarten through graduate school. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in sustainable development and conservation biology as well as a master’s degree in public policy. She strongly believes robust public education plays a vital role in keeping our democracy healthy and our communities vibrant.
Her commitment to academics and community service are reflected by her memberships in Kiwanis Club of Hendersonville, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon, and the City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board.
Local radio stations will be playing this 30-second ad urging voters across Henderson County to vote for Mary Ellen Kustin for School Board! The ad will air from Thursday October 20 (first day of early Read more…
“I believe in funding education to provide all the resources kids need to compete in the 21st century and to retain and attract the best teachers and superintendents,” said Mary Ellen. “Our curriculum must be Read more…
“Kustin, a political newcomer, said she is running because she believes in public education. ‘I’m a true believer in public school,’ Kustin said. ‘I think Henderson County is stronger when our public schools are stronger Read more…
“Mary Ellen Kustin was the first candidate to file on Monday when she signed up for the Nov. 8 School Board election. Masks in schools and vaccination mandates is not the driving reason for her Read more…