Haverford Township School Board
The School District of Haverford Township is governed by a nine-member school board. The board’s primary role is adopting and maintaining compliant board policies for the organization and operation of the school district. The board has the authority to establish, equip, furnish, operate, and maintain schools as required for the education of every student. Generally, the board oversees the educational programs, personnel, and properties, with specific responsibilities to determine curriculum, employ a superintendent, and approve a budget. (We will vote for up to FOUR candidates.)
Note: These candidates are cross-filed and will appear as both Democratic and Republican candidates. Learn more about cross-filing here: Frequently Asked Question #23
Democrats
Dr. Latanya S.H. King (Incumbent School Board President) (Cross-filed)
Latanya King teaches child development, addiction, and multicultural counseling at Rosemont College and Saint Joseph’s University on child development, addiction, and multicultural counseling. She also has served as a Clinician/Evaluator at the Joseph J. Peters Institute in Philadelphia and as a Staff Therapist at the Council for Relationships in Wynnewood. Dr. King currently serves on the Delaware County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disability Advisory Board.
As a parent, Dr. King has participated in classroom and school-wide activities, district initiatives, and the Parent-Teacher Organization in order to facilitate each student’s individual success by linking it to each classroom’s support of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. King also has experience in dealing with students who are negatively impacted by abuse or family addictions.
Learn more about Latanya King at the Haverford Township Democrats website:
Dr. Kimberly McKay (Incumbent) (Cross-filed)
Dr. Kim McKay is a professor, social worker, and counselor. With over 20 years as a social worker and 11 years of teaching in higher education, Dr. McKay brings to the role of School Director experience, knowledge, and a commitment to support every student’s ability to thrive. Kim strongly believes the strength of any community lies in the strength of its public education and the collective support of its youth and is excited to bring an approach to school board governance that is practical, evidence-grounded, and compassionate.
Dr. McKay has a great passion for teaching and continual learning. Dr. McKay’s teaching experience includes curriculum development and evaluation for gender & sexuality, human development, policy, ethics, individual and family counseling and communication. Dr. McKay currently works as a counselor and continues to teach courses in social work departments at local universities.
Dr. McKay earned a Ph.D. in Social Work and a Masters of Education from Widener University and a Masters of Social Work and a B.S. in Child Development from University of Utah. Dr. McKay is the parent of two Haverford School District students.
Learn more about Kim McKay at the Haverford Township Democrats website:
John Flagler (Cross-filed)
John Flagler has been a Haverford resident since 2018. He and his wife have four children, all of whom are or will be Haverford School District students. John is in his 11th year as a high school English teacher, where he currently teaches in the School District of Philadelphia. John has also been active in Haverford Sports, serving as a head coach for Haverford tournament baseball teams. John has 18 years of experience as a professional youth baseball coach.
As an educator, John is passionate about collaborative learning and social-emotional wellness. He believes that strong public schools create strong communities - ones that value engagement, awareness, and inclusivity. As a school board member, John is eager to contribute to the long tradition of academic excellence in the Haverford School District, understanding that we are only as strong as our most vulnerable students. Equity in our schools is a priority for John, as he is prepared to advocate for all Haverford School District stakeholders.
Learn more about John Flagler at the Haverford Township Democrats website:
Nicole Snyder (Cross-filed)
Nicole Snyder is an Assistant Director of Donor Relations at CHOP and brings a dual background in nonprofit leadership and education, with a career rooted in service, advocacy, and a commitment to children and families. As part of the team at Family Support Line, she has gained hands-on experience in all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, major gifts, and event planning. Nicole is also a passionate advocate for congenital heart disease (CHD) research and funding, inspired by her experience as a CHD parent. She has served as Vice President of the Children’s Heart Foundation’s Pennsylvania Chapter, helping to raise both funds and awareness, and regularly advocates on Capitol Hill for increased NIH and CDC appropriations.
Nicole began her career in education as a New York City Teaching Fellow, earning a Master’s in Urban and Special Education from Mercy College. A certified teacher with extensive experience supporting students with autism and special needs, she has worked across a range of educational settings—from special day classes to inclusive classrooms. She has also served as a district coordinator and trainer for the Scholastic Read 180 program, bringing a strong understanding of curriculum development, IEP implementation, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Learn more about Nicole Snyder at the Haverford Township Democrats website: