Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Port Chester School Voters:
I am running for a seat on the Port Chester Board of Education and would be honored to have your support. As a parent, educator, and taxpayer, I am prepared to make thoughtful decisions that support students and reflect our community’s priorities.
Priorities
Advocate for increased state funding
Preserve the district’s Dual Language programs
Expand busing by lowering
mileage thresholds or
implementing centralized hub stopsEnsure equity, inclusion, and access for all students
Support music and arts programs throughout the district
Foster safe, supportive, and respectful school environments
Support the social and emotional
well-being of students
Port Chester is a wonderfully diverse community, and I am proud to be part of it.
If elected, I will work to ensure our schools continue to support every student and remain a source of strength for our entire community.
Lesley Zlabinger
Background
M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College
M.A., Vocal Performance, Queens College
B.A., German, Grinnell College
NYS Certified Teacher (Pre-K–6)
Former NYC elementary school teacher
15+ years of administrative experience
Private voice teacher
Member, King Street PTA
Member, Port Chester Middle School PTA
Port Chester homeowner since 2014
Parent of two children in the district
(PCMS and KSS)
Vote
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 7am-9pm
at your designated school polling place