East Brunswick, NJ – July 25, 2025 – Anna Braun, a lifelong East Brunswick resident and retired music educator, has announced on her Facebook page that she is running for a three-year term on the East Brunswick Board of Education in the November 4, 2025 election. Braun is currently serving a one-year term on the Board.
“Thanks to the MANY people who signed my nominating petition, I’m officially running for the EB Board of Education (again!), but this time for a three-year term,” Braun wrote on Facebook. “I am humbled by the words of encouragement that are coming in! Thank you for your support!!!”
A member of the East Brunswick High School Class of 1981, Braun spent 34 years teaching instrumental music at Irwin, Hammarskjold, and Churchill before retiring. She holds a BA in Music Education (K-12), a Master of the Art of Teaching, and a Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership. Her career highlights include being named a NJ Master Music Teacher, receiving the NJ Governor’s Award in Arts Education, and being honored with the EB Education Foundation’s “Partners in Excellence” award.
Braun also played a key role in advocating for the 2004 bond referendum that expanded schools and funded the Performing Arts Center at Hammarskjold, which has since become a cornerstone for music and theater in the district.
By Rob Wilson
