 Why are you seeking election to
the Washington DC School Board?
I am an advocate for survival
skills to be taught in the DC Public School System and on the job. The
students need me because I am the best person to represent their
interests. Our young people need to learn a trade and survival skills to
compete in today's society.
Washington DC is going through a
transition on a fast track to become a high tech center. New facilities
to house technology businesses and its workforce are being developed.
Our young people need early exposure to these trends and education to
become productive law abiding citizens. No one wants a dummy because a
dummy is a dangerous person.
What are your qualifications
for the position you seek?
I have 60+ years of work
experience in the building trades and 75+ years of life skills. I am a
world traveler and I've studied and observed many ideologies and philosophies.
I am a well-read person, have taught on the high school level, I am a
builder, artisan and master of the trowel trades. Finally, I love what I
do. |
In your opinion what are the
five major issues facing the Washington DC School System?
- The system needs an independent
audit of its finances.
- Hire experienced tradesmen to
maintain DCPS facilities.
- Hire experienced administrators
to administer the system.
- Match curriculum to needs of
the community's development.
- Establish a developmental
training program for all personnel.
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Who or what is to blame?
Lack
of effective leadership on the part of the superintendent, administrators
and current elected/appointed school board. The community is also
responsible for it's lack of activism regarding important school related
issues. |
What is your opinion of mayoral
candidate Adrian M. Fenty's position that the elected Washington DC
School Board be converted to an appointed advisory panel?
The concept may work,
however it needs significant community review and input. |
Do you have a web
site for your candidacy?
No. |
