I was recently informed that I have been recommended by the Cumberland Valley Education Association (CVEA). This is our local teachers union. They will be submitting my recommendation for the actual endorsement from Pennsylvania State Education Association. I am proud to be recommended by our teachers, because that’s why I’m running. I’m running to protectContinue reading “Recommended by CVEA”
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My Three Priorities
Educational Outcomes • Provide educators with the support and resources they need to ensure student success. • Fund essential support services so all students have access to the tools they need to thrive. • Expand career-readiness education to expose students to a wide variety of career paths. • Increase opportunities for students interested in trades-basedContinue reading “My Three Priorities”
Open Letter in Response to the April 15th 2024 CVSD School Board Meeting
In recent days I have had time to reflect. The words and actions by the Cumberland Valley School District school board have caused many of us to do so. I have thought a lot about my privilege. I have never experienced discrimination or bullying simply based on my ethnicity or who I’m attracted to. ThatContinue reading “Open Letter in Response to the April 15th 2024 CVSD School Board Meeting”
Candidate Forum
On October 12th The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Capital Region hosted a Candidate Forum for all Cumberland Valley School Board candidates. Every candidate was invited, and all but two participated. Becuase many members of the community were not able to attend, I have included the questions and my answers below. Question 1. TheContinue reading “Candidate Forum”
Schools Should Be a Safe Place for our Kids
Another school shooting, another day of “thoughts and prayers”. It’s sickening to me that our children, teachers, and school staff need to fear violence simply going to school. Yes, violence can happen anywhere, but the fact that schools are specifically targeted is disgusting. This is an issue that doesn’t necessarily start in our schools butContinue reading “Schools Should Be a Safe Place for our Kids”
Book Bans Hurt Students
When we close our minds, we reduce our ability to learn and understand from different perspectives. When we restrict books, we stifle growth, creativity, and access to different ideas and knowledge. Let’s keep our minds and books open, you never know what you might learn!
World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. My Aunt Gail had Down Syndrome and my grandma fought for her to have every opportunity possible. I want to work with our educators and families to ensure that the children of CV have the tools to thrive and shine! Each child’s uniqueness should be celebrated and supportedContinue reading “World Down Syndrome Day”
Asheleigh Forsburg for Cumberland Valley School Board 