Helping The People of New Hampshire
Friends and Neighbors,
Londonderry has changed since I was a kid. The yellow light that was in front of Shaw’s is now a full traffic light and there are a lot more of them around town. We. as a town, have struggled through recessions, wars, and we’ve celebrated a better economy, new businesses, and new neighbors. We may be facing our most trying times yet. Challenges will be facing our town as we continue to deal with inflation and rising prices. Our graduates will be facing an uncertain job market, and we don’t know what the future holds.
It’s because we face these challenges, that my family has decided to support me in running for State Representative for our town. I have worked to help people, especially those with issues in education. I co-founded a parent advocacy group which has worked to strengthen education by promoting literacy, requested and attained a special education audit, and found sponsors for 5 pieces of legislation, three of which were signed into law. These pieces of legislation strengthen education for our children almost 20% of whom are graduating without an adequate education.
We need to insure that families keep more of what they earn. This means we need to keep business taxes low, NOT implement a state income tax, being judicious with our funding, and respecting our tax payers by keeping their taxes low. We want to make sure opportunities are open to graduating students for years to come.
During the past decade, I have fought for improving education, especially for Special Needs kids. I am on the Special Education Advisory Committee to Frank Edelblut and I have given testimony about improving education before both the legislature and the State Board of Education. If remote learning has shown us anything, education can’t be a one size fits all experience. I’d like to expand options for kids who are experiencing bullying and deserve to learn without being tortured. Families want students to have opportunities to get great jobs and have better careers.. It’s with this vision in mind that I worked on and will continue to work to introduce legislation in the NH House to improve education for all kids. Three of these bills passed which flipped the burden of proof from parents to schools as schools are responsible for providing an adequate education. It also allowed students with an IEP to stay in school through their 22nd birthday to have the best chance to receive an education. Finally, an Independent Office of Special Education Advocate was established to help parents navigate and use the special education process. These bills have made NH an education innovator which other states are seeking to replicate.
As a veteran of Post 9/11, I have struggled with my return home just as many other veterans have. Working as a volunteer, I have helped veterans file for VA benefits or appeal their cases at no cost. I also asked the town to increase the Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax credit, which the Town did in 2019. I also gave testimony before the legislature to increase the Optional Veteran's Tax Credit. I advocated to expand the War Orphan’s Scholarship to children of permanently disabled veterans which passed last year. Female veterans are the largest growing populations of homeless and struggling veterans and we need to continue expanding services for them so they adapt to civilian life.
For those of you who know how much I work to help improve things, I ask you to vote for me so I can make things better for you. For those of you who don’t yet know me, I would love for you to get to know me. My email is MoiraRyanforNHstaterep@protonmail.com and My phone number is 603-404-9798. You can also check out my facebook page Moira Ryan for NH State Rep.
Thank You!
Moira Ryan
About
About Me
Londonderry, NH has always been my home. It’s changed a lot and so have I. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature followed by a Master’s in Business Administration. I went on to work at Fortune 500 company. After September 11, 2001, I enlisted in the United States Army and became a mom. After my service was complete, I returned to my home town to stay. I have two degrees in Nursing and earned a Master's in Education Policy from Columbia University this year.
After learning my child has disabilities, I became involved in advocating for children with disabilities and for veterans. I co-founded a group, Moms Who Make A Difference with Katherine Shea and have been working on getting better IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) for students who need support in school. Our group championed 5 bills in the legislature, three of which were signed into law. We also testified before committees regarding education. We have also worked with parents to educate and help them advocate for their children at no cost. I am also a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee to Commissioner Edelblut as well.
Navigating the school system with an autistic child proved very difficult in the local public school. As a result, I spoke out in favor of school choice and having options for children to complete their education in a manner which works with their learning style. I spoke in favor of education vouchers to allow students to attend private school and to support more funding for charter schools. I have advocated for improvements to our public schools, including support for the Parent Rights bill as studies have repeatedly shown that parent involvement is the main factor in determining school success. Plunging proficiency scores have been a serious issue. I have also gone before the State Board of Education to ask for improvements for Special Education and Education.
I went to Glenn Cordelli, sponsored HB1232 to move the burden of proof from parents to school districts and HB1636 to help support students with IEPs receiving special education services in charter schools. I testified in front of the legislature on both bills. HB 581 which flipped the burden of proof from parents to schools in due process hearings passed in 2021 and the committee that followed determined that a legislative audit of the process was warranted. That audit is happening now. HB1513 which allows children with IEPs to stay in school until their 22nd birthday to allow the maximum chance for a high school diploma was passed in 2022 along with SB 381 which established an Independent Office of Special Education Advocate. Now, HB147, a bill that promotes parent input on the State Advisory Committee is on the Governor's desk for signature.
In addition to working with special needs families, I have been heavily involved in the veteran community. I am a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, and Wounded Warrior Project. I went to the Londonderry Town Council and asked them to approve increasing the Disabled Veterans Tax credit from $2000 to $4000 which they did approve. I have also helped veterans across the country file for VA benefits at no charge. I also advocated before the state legislature to increase the veterans tax credit across the state and in town.
I have been involved in the community by supporting my child’s sports teams, being a Girl Scout Leader, and educational advocate. I genuinely hope that by running for office I can improve things in our state. I want us all to succeed.
If you support these ideas, please come out and vote for me at the September 10 Primary in town. If you have not made a decision yet, then please get to know me. I am also available via phone and email.
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