School board candidate biography sample
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2022-2023 Board of education candidate bios
Below are bios submitted by the candidates who are running for the board of education. They are in the order in which they will appear on the ballot on Tuesday, May 17.
Leslie Hill
James Revella
John M. Figliacconi
Lori Gorcsos
Sue Wheeler
Caroline K. Hanna
Rob Andrade
Leslie Hill
Years in District: 6
Family info: Stay at home mom of 2. Married
Reason for running for the Board of Education: I am a proud mother of two children that attend Golden Hill Elementary. Kayla, 10 and Brayden, 7. My husband is a NYPD Sergeant and together we have lived in Florida for the past six years. We chose this amazing community to raise our children based on its safe environment and immaculate school system.
I was raised in the Bronx and have been fortunate to have friends and family of different backgrounds and cultures. I was raised to treat and respect each person as an individual and never pass judgment on anyone based on rep
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A candidate biography is a short, comprehensive summary of a candidate’s life. A good school board candidate biography showcases your educational leadership and provides voters with an overview of who you are, your leadership in educational initiatives, why you are running, and why voters should support you.
Your biography should include basic information about your education, professional background, and any volunteer work that you’ve done, particularly if that work has to do with school governance or the school district. Highlight information about relevant skills that you’ll bring to job when elected to the board.
Tips for writing an electable school board candidate bio:
- Keep it short, concise, and reflect your commitment to educational excellence.
- Include your unique qualifications and experience.
- Share your goals and vision for the future of education in your district.
- Let voters know what you stand for and what you will do to as a member of the school board.
- Remind t
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Board Biographies
There are nine members on the D.C. State Board of Education who are directly elected bygd voters within the District. State Board members’ terms are fyra years and are staggered so no more than five members are selected in any one election. To learn about our committee assignments, please visit the Committee Assignments page.
Ben Williams
Vice President, Ward 1
Term: 2023-2027
Ben's Bio
T. Michelle Colson
Ward 4
Term: 2025-2029
T. Michelle's Bio
LaJoy Johnson-Law
Ward 8
Term: 2025-2029
LaJoy's Bio