The 2024 election is fast approaching. It has been an honor to serve you as District 4 School Board Member for the past 3 terms. It has been such an enjoyable experience and I feel I can continue to make positive changes for the youth of Holmes County. I’m asking for your vote, to serve you for four more years, on the Holmes County School Board. I am trying to see everyone in person but it’s almost impossible with our busy schedules. But I want you to know your support is very important to me.

Retiring after 36 years of teaching education is still one of my passions. I want to see every child succeed in the classroom as well as in life. This passion is what has guided me to use my knowledge and experience from the classroom to seek re-election. I feel with my determination, experience and time I can continue to be a great advocate for the children of Holmes County. It is my goal and belief that every child should receive a quality education. EVERY CHILD COUNTS!!!

While our district is not perfect nor where I would like for it to be, we’ve accomplished a lot. I am proud of the $30+ million dollars we were able to get for the Bonifay K8 school. Now, it looks very promising, that we will get special facilities money from the state to build a new K-12 state of the art school in Ponce de Leon. I am humbled to say that I served as chair for three years on the Florida School Board Association Small District Council. This association helps small districts like Holmes County, with less than 24,000 students, get extra funds like mentioned above.

My community involvement I feel contributes to my success as a board member. I spend countless hours volunteering for Kiwanis (past two years as President) in which all proceeds go to the youth, countless hours serving on board for Council on Aging, retired teachers association, Woman’s Club and Garden Club. I teach Sunday School every Sunday at my church and serve as the church secretary. I have attended and supported our students at state competitions for basketball teams in Lakeland as well as several Beta state conventions in Orlando, all at my expense. I sincerely enjoy the perks of getting to see the success of our students.

However you vote, please get out there and do it. It’s your right as an American! God Bless each of you and may God bless the USA.

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