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[quote=Anonymous][quote=ChenLing][quote=Anonymous]I'm just going to gloss over the discussion of Chen's supposed racist comments and just say I'm not voting for the guy. He has no experience. He didn't even live in Arlington until a few years ago.

Zuraya is a smooth talker; who knows how long she'll care about the School Board office.

Kathleen is nice, she has my vote.

Larry is old but he's been a teacher, he can have my second vote. [/quote]

I've lived in Arlington for 11 years and counting now. Kathleen is honestly great -- recently after a school board meeting she invited me to join a SEPTA meeting, where everyone was wonderfully welcoming. I know I have a lot to learn, and I am going to continue being engaged. I'm not only going to listen, but also reach out to different communities -- especially ones that tend not to be as vocal. Public schools are such an important institution -- it has the ability to lift so many, as it has for me.

Here is my 3rd person bio:

Chen is the proud father of an APS third grader and rising kindergartener. Chen’s running for School Board to improve outcomes for students and teachers, reaffirm a culture of excellence for every child, and take actionable steps to solve challenges currently facing the school system. He views public education as the cornerstone of the community and seeks to position APS to expand upon its reputation as a premier school system that values students, teachers, and parents.
 
As an immigrant who learned English in public schools, he knows the amazing futures that a good public education offers. Chen's career focuses on using technology to assess complex problems, compare solutions, and measure quantifiable outcomes. Adding this expertise to the School Board will enable the Board to proactively address community input and forge lasting solutions to the important issues of our day: learning loss still lingering from the pandemic, teacher burnout, and preparing our children for 21st century careers. 
 
Chen and his wife Jennifer have lived in Arlington for over a decade. In his spare time, Chen volunteers his time to help neighbors and students, teaches ballroom dancing at UMD, tutors undergraduates in computer science, and coaches soccer.
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He has a third graders and a preK but he thinks he's some sort of expert on middle school kids with phones!!! hahahahahah[/quote]

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