Board of Education

Ann Woods

My name is Ann Woods and I am honored to have been appointed to the Granby Board of Education - and also excited to begin my campaign for an elected seat. I feel my background and experience make me a strong candidate for the BOE.

My family is originally from Panama and I was born and raised in a multi-cultural home in Florida. I moved to Connecticut in 1999 and have lived in Granby most of that time. My career in the insurance industry has also taken me abroad where I had the privilege of learning about additional cultures. I believe the inclusion of various perspectives and experiences helps make more informed decisions. On the BOE, I would be a champion for curriculum and leadership practices that build critical thinkers.

I am also a life-long volunteer and believe in a life of service. As soon as I turned 18 years old, I started donating blood, I volunteer with Junior Achievement and I have taught Faith Formation at St. Therese, Granby. Being of service has helped me grow my tolerance, my perspective and my humility.

Granby has wonderful teachers who work hard for our kids, as well as amazing students who grow from ‘bucket filling’ at Kelly Lane to ‘Granby Bears’ at the middle and high schools. Both of my children attended Granby Public Schools, one graduated in 2024. Throughout their education, I am an active and engaged parent and have learned a lot about our schools. My personal experience will be a strong foundation for collaborative problem solving on the BOE.

Lastly, as a single mom, I am very budget conscious and fiscally responsible. In my own personal life, I have to make tough decisions between short term gain and long term investments - and would bring this balance to my votes on the BOE. I will continue to work collaboratively with my fellow board members on creative ways to find efficiencies and make thoughtful investments that can save Granby residents money in the long term.