The Golden Boot: Maria’s American Dream & School Committee Shakeups | #005

Two powerful stories. One explosive episode.

🎙️ In Episode 5 of Cumberland Unfiltered, we hear from Maria Vracic, a 77-year-old Croatian immigrant, local business owner, and former Planning Board member who tells her incredible journey to America, building a business, and serving her town for 17 years—before being abruptly terminated without notice.

Then we sit down with Shaun Galligan, Chair of the Warwick School Committee, for a deep-dive into education policy, test scores, school rankings, and the firestorm that followed Episode 3.

🔥 In This Episode
The inspiring immigrant story of Maria Vracic

Inside the Cumberland Planning Board controversy

School redistricting, test scores, & political backlash

RICAS data, public accountability & education transparency

The Golden Boot Award 🥾 and what it really means

🎙️ Guests
Maria Vracic – Founder, Maria’s Red Star Upholstery

Shaun Galligan – Chair, Warwick School Committee

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