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“In for a penny, in for a pound.”

It is exciting to see the diversity of the Governor’s nominees to the appointed Board of Education (BOE).  I voted for Governor Abercrombie because he had the best intentions for our public education system.  For the sake of the 177,871 students, I want to see the Governor's appointed board successfully carry out his comprehensive plan for Education. 

I will support the Governor and his appointed Board by offering insights, concerns and solutions through public testimony at BOE meetings.  Before being elected into office in 2006, I had a long history of advocating for children, which included providing public testimony at BOE meetings.  As a BOE member, I found public testimony to be incredibly valuable to understanding the impacts policies and implementation had on the community.  I hope previous BOE members, and the more than 150 candidates for the appointed board, fulfill their intention to serve our students anyway they can.  

It does not matter whether we serve on our own volition, serve at the will of the people, or serve at the will of the Governor. What matters is that we manifest that willingness to do our best to make a positive difference. This ability to make a difference is within all of our reach.