Maria Teresa Nagel for Woburn School Committee

Maria Teresa Nagel
for Woburn, MA School Committee

For your kids. For our future.

About Maria Teresa

Our Vision for Woburn Schools

Videos and Questionnaires

Join the Movement

Events

Endorsements

FAQs - Be Prepared to Vote

About Maria Teresa

I am a proud public servant, a wife, and a mom to two funny, kind, and curious boys. I am the daughter of a strong and loving mother who inspires me every single day—and I share my home with a very sweet dog. I was born in Costa Rica, and grew up between there and Nicaragua.
I believe leadership should be rooted in honesty and driven by the voices of the community. I believe government should work for all of us—and I’m committed to making that happen.
I have worked in a variety of spaces—research, policy, nonprofits, city government, and community organizing. Currently, I am honored to serve as the Director of Immigrant Affairs for the City of Somerville, where I work to make local government more accessible, responsive, and fair for everyone who calls Somerville home.
I am running for Woburn School Committee because I believe every child in our city deserves access to a high-quality, inclusive, and well-resourced public education—regardless of zip code, first language, or ability.

Our Vision for Woburn Schools

Strong Schools, Strong Communities

Invest in teacher support and career development.
Expand access to mental health and counseling services.
Promote diverse learning pathways, including STEM, the arts, and vocational education.

Equity and Inclusion

Center family voices in school decision-making.
Strengthen language access and special education services.
Celebrate our diversity and ensure every student feels safe, seen, and supported.

Fiscal Responsibility

Advocate for transparent, student-centered budgeting.
Prioritize resources where they make the most impact.
Develop creative, community-informed solutions during tight budget cycles.

Videos and Questionnaires

Today in Woburn - Election Edition

Learn more about me and how I plan to bring YOU to the decision-making table!

SEPAC Candidate Forum

The Woburn SEPAC hosted an informational forum for the community to learn more about the 2025 School Committee candidates, our platforms, and where we stand on key issues.

WTA Questionnaire

The Woburn Teacher's Association (WTA) conducted a survey as part of their candidate endorsement process. Visit https://tinyurl.com/MTN-WTAQ to read all my answers.

NAACP - Mystic Valley Area Branch Questionnaire

The Mystic Valley Area NAACP branch offered candidates for the Woburn School Committee an opportunity to share with Woburn voters our positions on educational equity issues. Visit https://tinyurl.com/MTN-NAACPQ to read all my answers.

Please note, the NAACP does not endorse candidates.

Join the Movement

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Events

Upcoming Events

Door knocking!
Thursday 10/30, Friday 10/31, Saturday 11/1, Sunday 11/2, and Monday 11/3
Phone banking
Thursday 10/30, Friday 10/31, Saturday 11/1, Sunday 11/2, and Monday 11/3
Elections!
Tuesday, November 4th
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Endorsements

Endorsed by School Committee Member, Andrew Lipsett
"...If you mark your ballot for only one new candidate, I implore you to make it Maria."

Endorsed by Run For Something (RFS)
"Bold leaders like Maria Teresa Nagel are at the forefront of the fight for our rights and freedoms at a time when they have never faced greater threats," said Amanda Litman, Co-Founder and President of Run for Something. "Run for Something is proud to endorse Maria Teresa Nagel as part of our latest class of young leaders working to secure lasting change in their communities."

Endorsed by the Woburn Teachers Association (WTA)

"We are amazingly lucky as a community to have so many exceptional, active, and new candidates running for School Committee. We believe these candidates will ask the thoughtful and tough questions while serving on the committee."

Find the complete answers to the WTA Candidate Questionnaire here.

Endorsed by Woburn City Councilor At Large, Robert Ferullo
"Maria Teresa Nagel...exactly what Woburn needs right now."

Endorsed by Woburn City Councilor At Large, Rob Toro
"Maria Teresa Nagel...represents the very best of Woburn, and I wholeheartedly urge you to join me in supporting her candidacy."

FAQs - Be Prepared to Vote

Voting in Woburn Municipal Elections - 2025

General elections will be on November 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The general election will be citywide for the offices of Mayor, Councilor-at-Large, School Committee, as well as each ward Councilor.

Are you registered to vote?
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How do you register to vote?
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Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election was Friday, October 24, 2025.

Where do you vote?
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How do you vote by mail?
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Last day to apply for a vote by mail application for the Municipal Election was Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

For more information on voting in this upcoming election, click here: https://woburnma.gov/government/city-clerk/elections/municipal-election-2025/