Friday, October 30, 2015

New ideas, an educator’s perspective, for Prince William County School Board


Local races don’t get the attention that they should. A lack of interest and lower voter turnout are the regular battle candidates face when they’re running on the local level.

Among these local races, school board is one that particularly seems to be cast as an afterthought. It shouldn’t be.

This year we have Ryan Sawyers running for the Chairman of the School Board, and the Prince William County Young Democrats have and will continue to support him in his campaign. But we would be remiss if we didn’t take time to express support and gratitude to another candidate running for the Potomac district School Board seat – Justin Wilk.

Justin was one of the founding co-chairs of the Prince William County Young Democrats several years ago, and has served our community well, working tirelessly to assist other Democratic candidates.

While the longtime incumbent in the seat, Betty Covington, has served the Potomac district well, it is time for a much needed change.

Justin was a teacher for several years as a Prince William County public school teacher, and now works as an educational consultant. His experience in the classroom, working with today’s kids and technology – and all of the challenges facing teachers and students in our county’s public school system – make him an asset on the School Board.

Currently his wife works as a teacher at Forest Park High School, and he has two young children who are future students of the school system. Who better to advocate for our county’s students than someone who works in education, and will see the impact daily in his own home?

It’s time that we bring some fresh ideas about technology in the classroom, reducing standardized tests, and increased attention on special education programs not only to the Potomac district, but to the entire School Board.

Local elections matter, and the Prince William County Young Democrats ask that you get out there on November 3rd and support Justin Wilk for School Board, and his fellow Democratic candidates. 

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