Tag: school board
School board candidate Jessica Swanson focuses on equity, early childhood education
Jessica Swanson (left) speaks at a candidate forum hosted by the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation March 18. Jessica Swanson, who is seeking the Democratic endorsement for the Mason seat on the Fairfax County School Board, says her top priorities are early childhood education, supporting teachers, and ensuring schools with the neediest students get extra … Continued
Endorsement vote is critical for school board candidates
There are two highly qualified candidates – Ricardy Anderson and Jessica Swanson – vying for the Mason District seat on the Fairfax County School Board and seeking an endorsement from the Mason District Democratic Committee (MDDC). Whichever candidate gets the most votes at the committee’s April 24 endorsement meeting is likely to become the next … Continued
Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum
From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued
Large number of candidates running for local offices
This group is mostly Democratic elected officials in Northern Virginia. Democratic politicians and candidates turned in force for Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete March 15. Rep. Gerry Connolly Connolly calls the annual event, held for the first time at the Ernst Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, “the holiest … Continued
Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board
Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event. Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a full-time, hands-on board member
Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left) and school board candidate Ricardy Anderson. School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a hands-on, full-time board member who will spend lots of time visiting classrooms. Both Anderson and Jessica Swanson are vying to represent Mason District on the school board. At Anderson’s campaign launch event March … Continued
School board candidate Arbrar Omeish vows to fight for equity for all students
Arbrar Omeish addresses the crowd at her campaign kickoff. Abrar Omeish, a candidate for an at-large position on the Fairfax County School Board, plans to focus on equity and inclusion. At her campaign kickoff event Feb. 24, Omeish said she wants to ensure that “every kid, regardless of where they live in this county, has … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools
Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children. Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued
Lots of turnover expected on school board
Abrar Omeish Big changes are expected in the makeup of the Fairfax County School Board next year. Three school board members – Sandy Evans (Mason), Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill), and Jane Strauss (Dranesville) – are not running for re-election. Ryan McElveen (at-large) and Dalia Palchik (Providence) are not filing as candidates because they are running … Continued
Court dismisses petition to recall Sandy Evans
Evans A petition to recall Mason District school board member Sandy Evans was dismissed by the Fairfax County Circuit Court, the Fairfax Times reported Jan. 4. A group called Citizens for Government Integrity LLC had filed a petition to remove Evans from office alleging “neglect of duty, misuse of office, and incompetence” during her leadership … Continued
McElveen launches campaign for chair of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Ryan McElveen, an at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board, launched a campaign Jan. 5 for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. McElveen would succeed Sharon Bulova, who is retiring from the board after her term ends at the end of 2019. McElveen will face Supervisor Jeff McKay (Lee), and any other Democratic … Continued
Swanson plans run for school board
Swanson Jessica Swanson has announced plans to run for the Mason District seat on the Fairfax County School Board. Sandy Evans, who has held that position for nearly 10 years is not seeking re-election when her term ends next year. Swanson, the director of budget strategy for the District of Columbia Public Schools, is seeking … Continued
Sandy Evans announces retirement from school board
Evans [FCPD] Sandy Evans, who has represented Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board for the past nine years, will not run for re-election after her current term ends in December 2019. “I certainly make this announcement of my retirement from the School Board with mixed emotions,” Evans says in an email to the … Continued
Cook won’t seek re-election as Braddock supervisor
Cook Braddock Supervisor John Cook announced Nov. 16 that he won’t be running for re-election in 2019, stating, after 10 years on the board, “it is time for me to focus on other priorities in my life.” James Walkinshaw, the chief of staff for Rep. Gerry Connolly, is running as a Democrat for the Braddock … Continued
Justice High School rededicated at ceremony honoring Marshall, Johns, and Mendez
Rep. Gerry Connolly speaks at the rededication ceremony at Justice High School. “All who walk through these halls will walk with pride,” said Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax at a rededication ceremony for Justice High School Sept. 7. The ceremony recognized the official renaming of the school formerly known as JEB Stuart High School. 7 … Continued