Letter to the Community From Elizabeth Kiehner, Candidate for Bronxville School Board
May 14, 2025
Shaping the Future: A Vision for Bronxville’s K–12 Excellence
By Elizabeth Kiehner, Bronxville School Board Candidate
My name is Elizabeth Kiehner, and I’m running for a seat on the Bronxville School Board because I believe in the power of public education to shape future leaders—and I know Bronxville has the potential to be the best in the state.
My family and I have proudly called Bronxville home for the past ten years. I’m the mother of a 7th and 9th grader, and like so many parents in our community, I am deeply invested in the continued success of our schools—not just for my children, but for all of Bronxville’s students.
In 2015, I made the decision to join IBM to fully immerse myself in the world of data and artificial intelligence. I wanted to understand not just where technology was headed—but how it could meaningfully improve education, healthcare, and government. Since then, I’ve led global transformation programs across sectors, advising Fortune 500 companies and public agencies on how to apply innovation responsibly and effectively. I’ve built and scaled teams, launched future-ready education initiatives, and worked alongside some of the top minds in tech, strategy, and public policy. I now want to bring that experience home—to serve our district and strengthen our shared future.
The Bronxville Union Free School District is already exceptional. But one of the core principles of my campaign is a commitment to continuous excellence. If we aspire to become the top public school in New York, we must evolve with intention and lead with vision. Here’s how I believe we get there:
1. Evolve Advanced Academics with a Future-Ready Focus
Bronxville offers an outstanding AP program, but there’s room to lead. We can explore dual-enrollment programs with local colleges, add coursework in data science and AI, and incorporate real-world problem solving across disciplines. Preparing students for the future means giving them access to the tools and thinking that will define tomorrow’s world.
2. Prioritize Instructional Excellence and Faculty Innovation
Our teachers are the heart of Bronxville’s excellence. As a board member, I will champion policies that help us retain and invest in top educators. That means offering meaningful professional development, supporting innovative teaching practices, and creating an environment where great teachers want to stay and grow. Instructional quality is one of the most important levers we have—and it’s the board’s responsibility to prioritize it.
3. Strengthen College, Career, and Civic Readiness
Our students deserve to be prepared for all post-graduation paths—whether that means attending a top-tier university, pursuing a trade, or launching a venture. We should expand career exploration programs, internships, and mentorships to give students exposure to multiple futures. Let’s also prioritize critical thinking, financial literacy, and civic engagement—so that Bronxville graduates are ready to lead lives of purpose, no matter which path they choose.
4. Leverage Technology for Personalization and Acceleration
This is where my professional background uniquely positions me to contribute. With deep expertise in AI and digital transformation, I understand how to implement technology in ways that support—not replace—great teaching. Bronxville has the infrastructure to lead in personalized learning, and I can help ensure we use it wisely to close learning gaps and accelerate student achievement.
5. Lead in Global Perspective and Public Service
Bronxville can model what it means to be both a top academic institution and a hub of civic engagement. From student-led sustainability efforts to partnerships with global classrooms, we should empower our students to think beyond themselves—and beyond our borders.Bronxville is already a leader—but with the right vision and leadership, we can ensure our schools aren’t just high-performing—they’re future-defining. I’m not running simply to maintain the status quo—I’m running to help us reach the next level.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Kiehner
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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