Elect a skilled leader who will:

Listen to and work in partnership with the community,

Make student education and services a top priority,

Work to close the achievement gap and improve graduation rates,

Ask questions and consider alternatives in order to make good choices,

Do the hard work you elect her to do.

About Lawrie

President of the Sherman Middle School parent group since 2001, vice-president 1998-2001.

Member of the Northside PTO/A Coalition working on issues such as equity and literacy.

2004 North Star Award Recipient given by the Northside Planning Council for service to north side schools.

Attorney and partner at the Boardman Law Firm, representing local governments. Served on the firm’s executive committee from 1999 to 2004.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and Business School.

A top attorney in environmental law, 2005 Madison Magazine.

2005 chair of the Wisconsin Water Association, a 900+ member organization.

Mother of three school aged children at East High School and Sherman Middle School. Married to Peter Oppeneer

Having served with Lawrie on our firm's management committee, I trust her leadership and judgment and appreciate her excellent management skils. She will be a great asset to Madison's school board.
— Gary L. Antoniewicz, Boardman Law Firm Partner

Lawrie took on a leadership role as a strong parent advocate by pulling the Sherman Middle School community together to turn a troubled school around. She worked tirelessly to get the challenge completed with tremendous success for the students.
— Pam Cross-Leone, former Sherman Middle School Parent

Lawrie and her husband, Peter Oppenneer, were always there when we needed them. They really understand kids and are committed to their success.
— Tyrone Cratic, North Eastside Youth Basketball Program

Listening for a change...

Authorized and paid for by Kobza for School Board, Barb Schrank, Treasurer.