Who is Stacey?

Throughout her life, Stacey Thompson has been committed to the empowerment, support, and devotion of people. Stacey is multifaceted and has always believed in challenging herself to be better. In her employment background, she has shown devotion to helping people to secure employment, gain self-confidence, and discover education in new ways.

The proud daughter of a 45-year veteran educator and a teacher of 11 years herself, Stacey greatly values the power in the student-teacher relationship.

From Stacey’s experience of being a first-generation student and an educator, she knows that consistency, encouragement, and effort play a huge difference in the life of each student.

Stacey’s love for Lowell has manifested in a number of roles:

  • Currently, she serves as a board member for the Lowell Telemedia Company in service of its mission to empower and connect all residents, businesses, and organizations in the City.

  • She has worked to spread awareness to people about the new voting systems as part of Lowell Lines through multiple zoom info sessions.

  • She has advocated for Cultural and linguistically sustainable practices within LPS, and is part of the movement to get The City to declare “Racism is a public health crisis”.

Acknowledgements/Recognitions

  • Institute for Nonprofit Practice, Changemaker of the Year Award, 2021

  • City of Lowell, Elected School Committee Member, 2021

  • UMass Lowell Black Excellence Gala Speaker 2022

  • Community Teamwork, Inc., Black Leaders of Excellence Recognition, 2023

  • Black History Month Speaker, Lowell High School, 2023

  • Community Teamwork, Inc., Champion of Community Action Award Recipient, 2023

  • The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, Commonwealth Heroine, 2023

Students’ Testimonies

J. Cruz,

Former Student and Parent

“I have known Stacey Thompson for 14 years. For the length of time that I have known her, she is one of the most genuine, most caring, respectful people you could ever meet. I used to have her as a teacher and she was so helpful to me with all the work I was getting done. I strongly feel that she is a good person in and out, and should run for this role. She meets all the criteria and is a fun, energetic person. She is also very kind to me giving me advice on my personal relationships. She also gave me all the love and praises in the world. She was one of the best teachers ever.”

B. Riel,

Former Student and Parent

“I was honored to meet Stacey Thompson in 2010. I was 17 and pregnant with my first child. She was not only my teacher at the Young Parent Program, she was my mentor. Stacey cared about all her students and their children. She made sure we could always be the best versions of ourselves for them. With Stacey’s passion and determination, I got my GED in three months. I would not only trust my children but all other children in Stacey’s hands. She will always have their best interests at heart. So if you are ready to have one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met on your team, I proudly endorse Stacey Thompson for Lowell School Committee in District  one.”