On April 30th, I had the honor to speak at a parent-centered forum hosted by PGCPS Parents Lead. All districts with active Board of Education races were represented and the questions centered on qualifications, family engagement and student outcomes. What makes me qualified? My experience as a teacher, my 15+ years in education and my urgency as a fellow parent. You can watch the full forum here, beginning at approximately 1:30:00 youtube.com/live/wBtL1Pe4ihE?si=t0OZC6gE5marbOy9