Published 12:10 am Thursday, November 3, 2022. Election day is Nov. 8. Wood and Barr did not attend the forum. This is the disclaimer text. I have lobbied for public schools in the N.C. General Assembly. I vow to change that and how that forum is handled. Agricultural & Technical State University, OCCUPATION: Retired teacher from WSFCS (Aug. 1, 2021). Beyond that, the federal Education Department should create a national teacher licensing system. The Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). . Updated: 10:18 PM EDT October 28, 2021. I have served Forsyth County public education for over 32 years. These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Winston-Salem market. There are currently five Democrats and four Republicans on the board. However, they are not federally mandated to offer everything your family may need, such as bus transportation or access to school lunches. That is simply not possible. There are 14 candidates vying for nine seats on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education. and above all security. I want be part of the solutions needed across our campuses, and to do that Ill be available and hands on at the ground level. 475 Corporate Square Drive WS/FCS Administrative Center. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, School safety, classroom equity among priorities for candidates in Winston-Salem/Forsyth school board's District 1 race, At-large race may hold key to partisan control of school board in Winston-Salem/Forsyth, Wide range of school board priorities, concerns among District 2 candidates for WS/FCS Board of Education. I want to serve to make both areas better. Three of the at-large candidates are Republican: Michael Hardman, Sarah Absher, and Allen Daniel. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); WS/FCS School Board held the first meeting that included its newly-elected members on Jan. 10. . My platform brings peace and stability to the teachers and staff so that they can focus on the students. All students deserve a safe and nurturing learning environment without discrimination. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Both are Democratic candidates. It appears with school board operations a lack of checks and balances. Force them to do something that they might not necessarily want to do, but now they have to do because of their actions. Employer: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Position Type: Teaching Categories: English Language Arts. Felicia Quick is a Long Term Substitute at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. There will never be enough private or charter schools to meet the needs of every student. I was a classroom teacher at Wiley Middle School. Early voting for the May 17 primaries will begin Thursday, April 28. I was the principal of Kimberley Park Elementary, Julian Gibson Elementary School and Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy School. She also volunteers as a substitute teacher, helper, and proctor at multiple schools, and a reading tutor at Cook Elementary. One of the biggest things holding back the American public education system is a lack of teacher innovation, partially created by the enforcement of standardized testing and the Common Core curriculum. It is the responsibility of each school to provide each student with an opportunity to be successful.. Meeting Minutes 2021-2022; Meeting Minutes 2020-21; Meeting Minutes 2019-20; Meeting Minutes, 2018-19 . It's about getting to the root of the problem. OCCUPATION: President and owner of S&L Painting and Decorating, Inc. In the 1830s, Horace Mann, a Massachusetts legislator and secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education, began to advocate for the creation of public schools that would be "universally available to all children, free of charge and funded by the state." One of those topics focused on the . An environment that is nurturing, caring as well balanced with local law enforcement initiatives. Public Education, first and foremost, ensures a quality educational choice when everyone has an opportunity to have a S-E-A-T at the table in determining the welfare and education of all youth. By Marc Pruitt. The public school experience isnt perfect, but it is authentic and a truer reflection of the world they will navigate post-graduation. Certainly we have provided additional compensation for our teachers, but thats only part of what we need to do. I also attend Board of Education committee meetings and general meetings. Michael Hardman for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education, Pfafftown, North Carolina. I have lived in this community for over 30 years, raised kids here and served on my WS/FCS board outside of the board of education, while some candidates are new to this area. Teacher AssistantFUNCTIONAL PURPOSEThe purpose of this position is to work cooperatively with the principal and teacher to provide a classroom . When it comes to the five District 1 candidates running, I think I stand out through the work that I have done and continue to do in the community when it comes to education, as well as the work that I have done as an educator in K-12 and higher education. I taught third through fifth grades at Moore [] The numbers are reflected in crime and violence reports per 1,000 CMS students increasing from 8.18 to 10.98 across the same time span. I would just like to see us have more resources, so that we have the ability to help those who arent as, frankly, privileged as I am to have access to counseling and other services outside of the school.. Please make sure you include all prior experience in your portfolio (application). Heres how other candidates answered the question about inclusivity, and more: Including Coone-Godfrey and Garner, there are seven at-large candidates, and only three at-large seats available on the board. The discussion must be what is good for the child. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. No case for public education with current curriculum and safety issues. If a student cannot conduct themselves in a manner that allows everyone in the classroom to feel safe, to teach, and to learn, there needs to be an alternative setting for them. Before leading the oath of office, Hartsfield wished the new board luck. He is also a parent of three current WS/FCS students. Teach these subjects without political agenda or bias. I am the youngest candidate and the only male incumbent. We all pay a portion of respective incomes to support our public school system and it is up to us on the school board as leaders to give our teachers and students the tools they need to succeed. I want to be an advocate for those voices. I have experience as a prior student (1977 graduate of R.J. Reynolds Senior High School), as a parent (son, Lemuel, a 2017 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School), as a recently retired teacher with 19 years of experience in the classroom as a HIGHLY QUALIFIED mathematics teacher on both the middle and high school level. Other candidates said inclusivity shouldnt be the districts concern. Comments (-1) Popular Entertainer B Daht Visits East Forsyth High School For Real Talk. As chairperson, I believe I have demonstrated strong leadership and the ability to bring our board together and move forward on items that are important to our kids, teachers and parents. Those stories are lost and a lot of what is reported is negative. There are three at-large Democratic candidates: Coone-Godfrey, Richard Watts, and Deanna Kaplan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Oct 16, 2022, The District 1 race for two seats on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools board likely was settled in the May Democratic primary with incu, The political bent of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools board appears likely to come down to which candidates win at-large seats in the, The main question involving the District 2 race for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is whether a lone Democratic challenger can secure on. Teach students to use reason and critical thought to make informed decisions for themselves. Make Plans To Attend By Registering For Your Spot Now. I have also served on the board for seven years and through a challenging pandemic, and I understand how it works where other candidates do not. My passion for students and the teaching profession has no bounds. Communication and diplomacy will be the key to secure the votes necessary to solve the critical issues in our schools.3) What would you do as a member of the BOE to establish relationships with the schools and students outside of being present for all meetings?In order to establish relationships with the schools and students, I plan to visit schools every week and be accessible to parents, teachers, students and administrators. Schools should be inclusive of all types of people and help others to better understand and tolerate differences, even if we dont identify with them. New teachers must also be mentored by a more seasoned teacher to help transition into the position. The school system needs to get back to the main purpose of guidance counselors, plus provide more training for them to be able to help students with their most pressing mental and emotional needs.. I am currently serving on two School Improvement Teams, Im a Reading Warrior, school building volunteer, Book Fair chair, PTA president, PTA vice president and a part of the Parent/Caregiver Focus Group for the district's Code of Character and Conduct. All 9 seats are up for grabs on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth school board. This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for students in the regular classroom setting and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies. FOLLOW BG ON SOCIAL MEDIA . I will be open to hear from parents, students, teachers and support staff; and will be a voice for them within the board. We have up-to-date resources, technology, research-based curriculum and activities. My experiences in public education give me hope that our world can do better when we all respect each other and our differences. Castillo grew up attending schools in the district and has worked in Winston-Salem as a social worker for more than 10 years. My ideas to show appreciation and support to help our teachers are to listen to and communicate with our teachers concerning their issues. Our bus mechanics are supporting twice as many buses as recommended; our drivers are covering extra routes, getting some kids to school late every day and getting kids home at dinnertime; our cafeterias started the year short over 100 positions; we have TAs (teacher assistants) teaching classes; teachers covering vacant positions in addition to their own classes; and counselors responsible for 400 students instead of the recommended 250.It is the responsibility of the board to set policy that ensures every student in the district has a safe environment in which to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.