McDowell for Board of Education

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McDowell for Board of Education

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Serving students, supporting families, strengthing our schools

VOTE FOR ME BECAUSE I AM EXPERIENCED, I HAVE INTEGRITY, AND I LOVE OUR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

The Platform

Serving The Community

JUST MY THOUGHTS FOR YOU TO GET TO KNOW ME, IF WE ARE FACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:



📘 1. Students First — Academic Success for Every Child

Position: Every student should have access to a high-quality education rooted in research and evidenced based strategies, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and readiness for the future.
What I’ll do:

  • Advocate for curriculum supports that address diverse learning needs.
  • Promote equitable access to innovative learning opportunities like STEAM and leadership programming (High School Internships,Work programs and other career opportunities).
  • Support community and parent involvement so families are partners in student success.

  

💡 2. Support and Retain Great Teachers

Position: Competitive compensation and workplace support are essential to recruit and retain high-quality teachers.
What I’ll do:

  • Advocate for teacher pay that reflects experience and dedication
  • Support initiatives to reduce turnover and incentivize retention locally.
  • Champion educator learning, mentorship and professional development systems to grow teacher leadership.

  

🤝 3. Increase Family & Community Engagement

Position: Strong relationships between schools, families, and community partners are essential to student success.

What I’ll do:

  • Encourage family engagement and communication strategies.
  • Help to build partnerships with local organizations and businesses to enrich educational experiences.
  • Work to ensure transparency and community involvement and input in Board decision-making.

  

🛡 4. Fiscal Responsibility with Student Impact

Position: The Board must ensure every dollar is spent with student success as the priority, including advocating for sufficient local and state funding when and where we can.

What I’ll do:

  • Seek creative opportunities to fill funding gaps.
  • Push to continue transparent budgeting with clear impact on classrooms, student support, and teacher retention.
  • Work collaboratively with county leadership to address local funding needs.

eDUCATION, YOUTH, FAMILIES & COMMUNITy

    01/23

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    Forest City, NC 28043

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    KISHA MCDOWELL RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

    McDowell for Board of Education

    420 Old Wagy Road, Forest City, NC 28043

    +1.2629898982

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