Christine Coyne

Christine and her husband James are both graduates of NPSD and have been married almost 18 years. As a first generation Korean immigrant and a proud member of a mixed-race family, Christine knows firsthand the importance of diversity and representation. She has four children, all of whom are going through the North Penn School District or will be, and she has seen how vital it is to create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed, no matter their background.

 

Christine is running for school board because she believes our community deserves schools that are not only inclusive and equitable but also responsive to the unique needs of every child and family.

 

She is deeply committed to public service and advocacy, having served on the local board of PFLAG, where she worked to ensure that LGBTQ+ families and students feel supported and accepted. Christine also volunteer with Manna on Main Street’s race to end hunger committee, working to combat food insecurity and help families who are facing economic hardship. 

 

Christine has also served internationally for special needs children and reproductive health in Uganda, worked with Compass Pro Bono with the Variety project, and volunteered giving COVID vaccines with Skippack pharmacy. She currently serves on the Safety Action Committee at NPSD and one of her own ideas for community ambassadors is part of the NPSD project plan. These experiences have only strengthened her belief that our schools must be a place where every child, regardless of their background, has the tools and support to thrive.

 

Professionally, Christine brings a unique skill set to this role. She has worked as a labor and delivery nurse, where she learned the importance of collaboration, empathy, and community health. She currently serves as the affordability director for a large health plan, where she works to ensure that all families, especially those in under-served communities, have access to the resources and care they need to lead healthy lives. This perspective on affordability and equity will inform her approach to addressing the challenges our schools face, from ensuring equitable access to educational resources to supporting the well-being of our students and staff.