Mission
Our children are our foundation. Many of us view our children's lives as a measure of our success. I have one simple reason being on the Lynn School Committee: I want my children to have the best possible education, period. I want every child in the City of Lynn to have the same education, period. I understand the importance of family, education and giving back to my community.
Our children are our foundation. Many of us view our children's lives as a measure of our success. I have one simple reason being on the Lynn School Committee: I want my children to have the best possible education, period. I want every child in the City of Lynn to have the same education, period. I understand the importance of family, education and giving back to my community.
My name is Michael A. Satterwhite and I am a Lynn School Committee Member.
It is tough to envision the goals for the Lynn Public Schools materializing without a team of school committee members that have the background, experience and knowledge of how the school system works and how to deliver the needs of our students and educators.
Growth, which is sometimes slower than we want, must be steady and controlled. I firmly believe we have laid a solid foundation from which to grow upward with our Lynn Public Schools. Lynn Public Schools have some of the most qualified educators, some of the brightest students and a community that is hungry for growth. We must move forward from any initial trepidation our City government has had about our growing student population. We must be ready for expected growth and the expected transitions. We must not leave any student behind and we must provide all necessary tools to our educators. In the book I am currently reading it states “it is better to die trying than die dying”. We should not stay in the same place and do the same thing.
Background:
Michael is married to Andrea, who works as a school nurse for Lynn Public Schools. The Satterwhite's have a 10-year-old daughter who attends Lynn Woods Elementary School and a 16 month old daughter with a son one on the way. Michael attended Harrington, Ingalls and Fallon for Elementary Schools. Michael's middle school years were spent at Breed and Pickering. Michael started high school at Classical then moved onto English and finishing at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida. Andrea attended Ingalls, Marshall and Lynn Tech. Andrea is from the Battle family and Michael knew her uncle Michael Battle (who doesn’t know Michael Battle!) before her. Michael first met his wife when she was his mother’s nurse and Andrea worked for All Care. Michael's mother had breast cancer and after the surgery she had an infection. Andrea was respectful and gracious, so Michael's mother had to introduce them. After speaking with Andrea, Michael found out that they attended the same church. After attending the young adult weekly gather at Calvary Christian Church for several months, Michael asked Andrea out on a date and the rest is history. Michael is an Attorney with offices in Revere and Lynn. In addition, Michael currently is a member of the Steering Committee for Lynn Community Connections Coalition; the Chair of the Committee for the Lupus Foundation of America/ Boston Walk to End Lupus Now; the Secretary of the Board for Good Hope, Inc.; and volunteer Conciliator for the Lynn District Court/Essex Bar Association. Michael has been a volunteer for Volunteers of America’s “I Remember Mama” Luncheon for 21 years.
Experience:
Michael was elected to the Lynn School Committee in November of 2017. Michael Chairs the Negotiation Sub-Committee and is on the Policy and Personnel Sub-Committees.
Knowledge:
As a lawyer, Michael represented families and students who have special needs. Michael has knowledge of IEPs and the laws involving special education.
Growth, which is sometimes slower than we want, must be steady and controlled. I firmly believe we have laid a solid foundation from which to grow upward with our Lynn Public Schools. Lynn Public Schools have some of the most qualified educators, some of the brightest students and a community that is hungry for growth. We must move forward from any initial trepidation our City government has had about our growing student population. We must be ready for expected growth and the expected transitions. We must not leave any student behind and we must provide all necessary tools to our educators. In the book I am currently reading it states “it is better to die trying than die dying”. We should not stay in the same place and do the same thing.
Background:
Michael is married to Andrea, who works as a school nurse for Lynn Public Schools. The Satterwhite's have a 10-year-old daughter who attends Lynn Woods Elementary School and a 16 month old daughter with a son one on the way. Michael attended Harrington, Ingalls and Fallon for Elementary Schools. Michael's middle school years were spent at Breed and Pickering. Michael started high school at Classical then moved onto English and finishing at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida. Andrea attended Ingalls, Marshall and Lynn Tech. Andrea is from the Battle family and Michael knew her uncle Michael Battle (who doesn’t know Michael Battle!) before her. Michael first met his wife when she was his mother’s nurse and Andrea worked for All Care. Michael's mother had breast cancer and after the surgery she had an infection. Andrea was respectful and gracious, so Michael's mother had to introduce them. After speaking with Andrea, Michael found out that they attended the same church. After attending the young adult weekly gather at Calvary Christian Church for several months, Michael asked Andrea out on a date and the rest is history. Michael is an Attorney with offices in Revere and Lynn. In addition, Michael currently is a member of the Steering Committee for Lynn Community Connections Coalition; the Chair of the Committee for the Lupus Foundation of America/ Boston Walk to End Lupus Now; the Secretary of the Board for Good Hope, Inc.; and volunteer Conciliator for the Lynn District Court/Essex Bar Association. Michael has been a volunteer for Volunteers of America’s “I Remember Mama” Luncheon for 21 years.
Experience:
Michael was elected to the Lynn School Committee in November of 2017. Michael Chairs the Negotiation Sub-Committee and is on the Policy and Personnel Sub-Committees.
Knowledge:
As a lawyer, Michael represented families and students who have special needs. Michael has knowledge of IEPs and the laws involving special education.
