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Angela Normand S P E C I A L E D U C AT I O N T E A C H E R Brentwood Teachers Association Candidate for Alameda County Board of Education, Area 2 | angelanormand.com Why are you running for reelection? I've dedicated my entire educational career to advo- cating for the needs of children the system overlooks: students who have special needs, have been expelled, are trapped in the court system, or are young parents. I'll continue to fight to ensure every school provides mental health services, counseling, and safe/secure classrooms and campuses, and I will continue to demand responsible management of our local schools to prioritize classroom learning and the recruitment and retention of amazing teachers. Why is it so important to have educators as school board members? Educators know the needs and assets of our schools and students because we are doing the work on the ground. We are also constantly battling and navigating the bureau- cracy to better support our students, bring in resources, protect their rights, and work with families to create stronger school communities. What would you say to educators con- sidering running for school board? I recently came across a quote that said, "If you run you stand the chance of losing, but if you don't run you have already lost." We are the subject matter experts on any and every school or county board by the nature of our profession. We all do what we do to make a difference, and there is no greater difference to be made than to serve our community in this manner. Telly Tse S P E C I A L E D U C AT I O N T E A C H E R Beverly Hills Education Association Candidate for Glendale Unified School Board, Area A | tellytse.com Why are you running for school board? When the incumbent decided not to run for reelec- tion, I decided this would be the right time to run for school board and ensure that our school district continues to be a safe and welcoming place for all our children and families. Why is it so important to have educators as school board members? School board members make decisions that impact our students, teachers and staff. Educators under- stand better than anyone else the impact of such decisions and direction at the ground level. They understand what works and what will truly benefit our kids. What would you say to educators con- sidering running for school board? If you are an educator and you are considering running for school board in November or beyond, your campaign has already begun. What has been gratifying for me as a candidate for school board is seeing the support from families of children I have coached over the years, educators I've supported, organizations I have been involved with, and fellow parents I've gotten to know through various committees and projects. If you haven't already, be involved in school and com- munity organizations whether it is your school PTA, local political club, or youth sports group. When the time comes to run for school board, you will be more known and more informed. " We cannot lesson plan our way out of the needs of many of our students. I am committed to building villages that can support them." — Angela Normand " Be involved in school and community organizations. When the time comes to run for school board, you will be more known and more informed." — Telly Tse 20 cta.org Election 2024