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 Pam Maven is not your typical elected official. A mother of two who serves the school district in which her children are educated, she brings together a unique combination of interest in the success of our public schools from all angels- the parent, the taxpayer, and the school official. The youngest of seven children in a military family, Pam was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia. The daughter of a Decorated Korean War veteran, Pam’s involvement in public and community service began at a young age and carried through her entire education. Pam’s love of service to others spilled over to her professional life. In 2001 she brought together her business and people skills and joined the Impact Services division of the Veterans Department in Philadelphia. While with Impact Services, Pam developed programs that sought reach out to veterans in need of assistance. She led group and individual counseling sessions that helped those who fought for our nation In addition to developing relationships with local organizations willing to help our nation’s veterans, and she spearheaded programs that facilitated job placement for veterans making the transition from military service to civilian life. Pam moved from the service world to the corporate world for a brief time, working in the corporate world, but her concern for the education of our youth eventually brought her to a professional career in education. She joined Wordsworth Human Services in 2004 and served as the organization’s school liaison, consulting with parents, administrators, and educators to ensure the best learning environment for all students, including those with learning disabilities. Pam was responsible for ensuring the group’s educational programs satisfied and complied with all federal, state, and local regulations and standards. In addition, Pam used her strong organizational skills to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the facility. In May 2007, Pam was overwhelmingly chosen by both Democrats and Republicans to be their nominee to a 2-year school board seat, and in November, she was officially elected to the Upper Darby Board of School Directors, the first Democrat elected to a public position in Upper Darby in over 30 years. Since taking office in December 2007, Pam has consistently worked for the best interests of the taxpayer, encouraging the board to take a serious review of the district budget, opposing exemptions to long-standing residency rules for Senior Administrators, and seeking the most efficient and effective ways to operate Upper Darby’s public schools. A mother of two and an active community member, Pam can often be seen at Beverly Hills’ basketball games cheering her daughter on, arts functions here in the community, and around town. She resides in the Highland Park section of Upper Darby with her children. |
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