I've just returned from my cousin Amy's wedding. Amy is a role model, a real hero, one of the finest people I know. Amy is a New York City Public Schools teacher, middle school, frequently teaching Health classes to children afflicted by extreme poverty, early teen pregnancy, crime, and drug abuse.
Amy is not so concerned about buildings or class size or contracts. She is focused on her students. So her concerns are the safety of her students and the welfare of the children of her students. She is focused not so much on preparing kids to succeed after high school, as she is focused on helping kids to survive and negotiate a sometimes bleak and dangerous world.
The problems faced by Bellingham Schools are not so bad compared to the difficulties faced by much of our country. We have a great school system in Bellingham, and it will continue to thrive and improve. Please vote for me and let's build on our district's success.
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