Getting to Know the Candidates - Gordon County Board of Education Post 3
become important in the coming year(s) with regard to school safety.
-Finally, and I never want to minimize this part, my faith is a key qualification that I believe most citizens of Gordon County will also recognize as important. This faith drives my belief that I must represent Gordon County in the most ethical way possible, and that my motive for serving on this school board must remain true: to do whatever possible in this capacity to grow the young people of Gordon County.
What Civic activities/ volunteer work in Gordon County do you currently participate in and how long have you participated in those activities?
I am a member of New Town Baptist Church where I work in the nursery and teach Sunday School for 3rd and 4th grade girls. I also help teach classes for VBS each summer.
One of my favorite areas for volunteer work is related to career pathing. I have long served as a preceptor for nursing students and nurse practitioner students, some of which now serve the Gordon County community. I have also participated the last four years in Redbud Middle School’s Career Day to discuss career opportunities in the medical field.
I have been involved with athletic booster clubs for the last four years. I have participated in fundraisers, concession stand work, and providing meals for teams. I also participate in efforts to offer physical exams to student-athletes.
I have participated in the annual back to school bash that is hosted by Gordon Hospital. This great event centers around providing school supplies to our community’s young people. I also enjoy participating each year in Gordon Hospital’s annual Ladies’ Night. This event focuses on educating women about the health issues that face us, conducting screenings, and simply having a fun evening with the women of Gordon County.
I have recently resumed work with our local Healing Hands Clinic. This incredible program and outreach, initiated by a close friend and mentor of mine, offers a valuable service to our community in the form of free medical visits and medical care to uninsured citizens of Gordon County.
What is your ultimate purpose/ reason for running for the office you are seeking?
My main purpose for running for school board is straight forward. When I applied to the school board to fill a vacancy in 2016, I was quoted as saying, “I believe it is of utmost importance that a school board work in a capacity to support the school administrative teams and staff. It is my ultimate goal to work in whatever capacity possible to help ensure our educational professionals have the support and tools they need to maintain their plans.” That goal has not changed. Our school system has been able to attract and retain great people. I believe we have the best central office, administrators, teachers, support teams, and students. Our department heads and school administrators are outstanding visionaries, and they each have detailed plans to continually improve our schools, the educational process, and our school system