APS - Who is running for School Board?
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Anonymous
x1000 Try to change the system other ways. Start a petition. Threaten the ACDC. But still vote, because the caucus is the election. |
Anonymous
| I think the caucus is BS, but not voting in it is a sure way for the candidates you want to win NOT to win. Whoever are the Dem endorsee will win the general. There aren’t enough plugged-in parents in Arlington to overcome the Blue Wave who will vote down the party flyer line. Sucks, but it’s the reality. Work to change the system, but you can’t do that by not voting. |
Anonymous
| what happened to this County? |
Anonymous
| I am so done with the ACDC. I’m starting to understand why some of my friends get so angry with the democrats despite a strong dislike for all things Republican. They say all politics are local. If the democrats want to influence who makes decisions about my local schools because they have some national agenda they want implemented, while I’m sitting here just hoping to have a representative who will help streamline the way kids like mine (dyslexic) get reading instruction, they will lose my support across the board. This is too personal. They need to make a clean exit from school board elections. |
Anonymous
Why do you like Munnell? |
Anonymous
He’s a new APS parent. He just got married a few months ago. His website says he got married in 2018, but does it really matter whether he's a "new" parent or not? Or, for that matter, whether he's "just a stepdad" (which is kind of what seems implied here)? He is a stepparent to kids in Swanson and Yorktown, so I think that counts, and it looks like he's been involved with Arlington kids for a long time. My husband is a stepfather and he's a much better dad to my children than their biological father is. But I also don't think that being childless should disqualify you from serious consideration for SB, so maybe I'm not the norm. I don't think being a stepdad or not having kids at all should be disqualifying, but I think Terron's involvement has been unimpressive; I don't know if things are better now that he's seeing things close up. But people who have worked with him on various committees say he's all show. And his comments on AEM are definitely all "I did it so anyone can!" which is not how reality works. I want someone who says, "I did it and and I want the same opportunities for people who don't have my advantages." |
Anonymous
His website says he got married in 2018, but does it really matter whether he's a "new" parent or not? Or, for that matter, whether he's "just a stepdad" (which is kind of what seems implied here)? He is a stepparent to kids in Swanson and Yorktown, so I think that counts, and it looks like he's been involved with Arlington kids for a long time. My husband is a stepfather and he's a much better dad to my children than their biological father is. But I also don't think that being childless should disqualify you from serious consideration for SB, so maybe I'm not the norm. I don't think being a stepdad or not having kids at all should be disqualifying, but I think Terron's involvement has been unimpressive; I don't know if things are better now that he's seeing things close up. But people who have worked with him on various committees say he's all show. And his comments on AEM are definitely all "I did it so anyone can!" which is not how reality works. I want someone who says, "I did it and and I want the same opportunities for people who don't have my advantages." ***** I have never served with him on a committee so I can’t speak to that, but the resume on his website shows that he’s been a tutor and mentor to Arlington kids at Harvey Hall and throughout APS since 2006, apparently long before he had kids/step kids of his own. He’s on the board of the YMCA and AHC. I think it looks like he wants to give back. Compare that with Priddy and Krieger. While they both seem like nice guys, Priddy’s main argument seems to be that he’s a PTA President and went to Arlington schools while Krieger‘s is that he doesn’t want Key to move and he has really young kids in the system. |
Anonymous
I wouldn't support Terron. I don't believe he reported her out of ethical concerns. I believe it's a personal matter between the two of them. And I don't want board members who can't work together or get along or at least tolerate each other and behave professionally. It's disappointing that someone would vote for a candidate because they're connected with the same schools their own kids are/will attend and see those interests as being in alignment - rather than seeing the interests of Arlington Public Schools as priority and to the benefit of their kids regardless of what schools they are currently destined for. That's the perspective that has kept Arlington so divided and has perpetuated the disparities across our system. |
Anonymous
He’s a new APS parent. He just got married a few months ago. His website says he got married in 2018, but does it really matter whether he's a "new" parent or not? Or, for that matter, whether he's "just a stepdad" (which is kind of what seems implied here)? He is a stepparent to kids in Swanson and Yorktown, so I think that counts, and it looks like he's been involved with Arlington kids for a long time. My husband is a stepfather and he's a much better dad to my children than their biological father is. But I also don't think that being childless should disqualify you from serious consideration for SB, so maybe I'm not the norm. NP - No, it doesn't. But to me, it will depend on how he plays it up. It's not like he's been an APS parent bringing kids through the system over the past several years. If he lets that perception form, then I won't have much respect for that. Honestly, I wanted nothing to do with Cristina because of all the reasons more than amply cited on DCUM. But I'm starting to wonder if there may not be some benefit from a non-parent, non-invested, politically aspiring person to spend a few years on the Board. A different perspective might be beneficial, especially as a new superintendent comes on. |
Anonymous
Terron is not a rookie. He's run before. He's been around. He's part of the ACDC. |
Anonymous
His website says he got married in 2018, but does it really matter whether he's a "new" parent or not? Or, for that matter, whether he's "just a stepdad" (which is kind of what seems implied here)? He is a stepparent to kids in Swanson and Yorktown, so I think that counts, and it looks like he's been involved with Arlington kids for a long time. My husband is a stepfather and he's a much better dad to my children than their biological father is. But I also don't think that being childless should disqualify you from serious consideration for SB, so maybe I'm not the norm. I don't think being a stepdad or not having kids at all should be disqualifying, but I think Terron's involvement has been unimpressive; I don't know if things are better now that he's seeing things close up. But people who have worked with him on various committees say he's all show. And his comments on AEM are definitely all "I did it so anyone can!" which is not how reality works. I want someone who says, "I did it and and I want the same opportunities for people who don't have my advantages." +100 |
Anonymous
I don't think being a stepdad or not having kids at all should be disqualifying, but I think Terron's involvement has been unimpressive; I don't know if things are better now that he's seeing things close up. But people who have worked with him on various committees say he's all show. And his comments on AEM are definitely all "I did it so anyone can!" which is not how reality works. I want someone who says, "I did it and and I want the same opportunities for people who don't have my advantages." ***** I have never served with him on a committee so I can’t speak to that, but the resume on his website shows that he’s been a tutor and mentor to Arlington kids at Harvey Hall and throughout APS since 2006, apparently long before he had kids/step kids of his own. He’s on the board of the YMCA and AHC. I think it looks like he wants to give back. Compare that with Priddy and Krieger. While they both seem like nice guys, Priddy’s main argument seems to be that he’s a PTA President and went to Arlington schools while Krieger‘s is that he doesn’t want Key to move and he has really young kids in the system. Priddy volunteers with Aspire! and he's volunteered in many other ways, including stepping up as a PTA president and serving on a number of other boards/committees. Resumes can look great while being rather inflated relative to the person's actual involvement or contribution or impact. I value the opinions of those who served on committees or worked with the individuals more than I credit someone's self-written resume. Besides, volunteering isn't the only qualification for being a good board member. |
Anonymous
I’m not pp, but Arlington is rife with people who vote for the candidate who supports their narrow interests. NVD got the special needs vote, Symone has dyslexia and other special interest voters, etc. I don’t totally disagree with you, but you either buy into the Democratic view of the world (I vote for the person who represents my personal interests) or you go with principal. Principal is largely out in deep blue Arlington (as seen on AEM), so may as well vote for your own personal interests. Cynical, I’ll admit, but it’s each woman for herself in this county. |
Anonymous
I don't think being a stepdad or not having kids at all should be disqualifying, but I think Terron's involvement has been unimpressive; I don't know if things are better now that he's seeing things close up. But people who have worked with him on various committees say he's all show. And his comments on AEM are definitely all "I did it so anyone can!" which is not how reality works. I want someone who says, "I did it and and I want the same opportunities for people who don't have my advantages." ***** I have never served with him on a committee so I can’t speak to that, but the resume on his website shows that he’s been a tutor and mentor to Arlington kids at Harvey Hall and throughout APS since 2006, apparently long before he had kids/step kids of his own. He’s on the board of the YMCA and AHC. I think it looks like he wants to give back. Compare that with Priddy and Krieger. While they both seem like nice guys, Priddy’s main argument seems to be that he’s a PTA President and went to Arlington schools while Krieger‘s is that he doesn’t want Key to move and he has really young kids in the system. Priddy impressed me by advocating for access to the Fleet building for students in wheelchairs. |
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