If elected, Thomas would be the first Indian-American in the Jersey City Board of Education.
Indian American 9/11 historian docent Sudhan Thomas is running for a key educational office in New Jersey that could help him play a key role in the US state’s education system if elected.
Mr. Thomas, a business professional who has been active in the Indian-American community, is running for the Jersey City Board of Education. He received top endorsements in New Jersey, including Ron Greco, president of the Jersey City Education Association.
“In vision, in experience and in leadership, Sudhan Thomas is the champion that our students need and believes in the promise of public education,” Greco said.
College Democrats of New Jersey has also endorsed Thomas describing him as a parent, educator, business professional, and a taxpayer who possesses that skill set which will significantly benefit students.
“Sudhan Thomas is the right person at the right time for Jersey City. He is a parent and a business professional who has been active in the community, championing various initiatives over the last two decades. He represents a new generation of leadership that Jersey City desperately need to address the challenges we face in urban public schools,” New Jersey Assemblyman Raj Mukherji said in his endorsement statement.
Thomas, who said he was ‘delighted’ to get Mukherji’s endorsement in the same statement also stressed bringing back full local control to Jersey City public schools.
“The time has come to take control of our destiny and establish full local control the Jersey City school district. Now is the time to end the gridlock and initiate a progressive agenda in our schools. It is troubling that some Jersey City children attend school in trailer classrooms, without basic school supplies and infrastructure,” Thomas said.
Thomas is one of the 180 certified 9/11 historian docents who educates visitors at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where his work has impacted millions of visitors and students. He has also been actively involved in supporting veterans and LGBTQ equality.
If elected, Thomas would be the first Indian-American in the Jersey City Board of Education.