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Upper Darby board appoints Essence Cohen Fields and David Neal to fill two vacancies
Summary
After interviewing three applicants, the Upper Darby School District board voted to appoint Essence Cohen Fields and David Neal to fill two unexpired board terms; resignations from Kimberly Gillen and Michelle Piantini Cow were accepted and interviews followed a 30-day vacancy rule.
The Upper Darby School District board selected Essence Cohen Fields and David Neal to fill two vacancies on the board after interviewing three candidates. The appointments follow the board's acceptance of resignations from Kimberly Gillen and Michelle Piantini Cow; the chair said Gillen's resignation was accepted effective Nov. 11, 2025 and that board policy requires vacancies be filled within 30 days.
Fields introduced herself as a Drexel Hill resident and a licensed professional counselor who works in the School…
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