QUESTIONNAIRE: Annette Scharpenberg
Candidate for Stafford County School Board - Aquia District
Questions
FXBG Advance: Have you previously run for office?
Scharpenberg: No
FXBG Advance: Have you previously held office?
Scharpenberg: No
FXBG Advance: Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Scharpenberg: No
FXBG Advance: Briefly explain the experiences you would bring to this office should you be elected.
Scharpenberg: 20+ years in Education; (DoDEA, public, private schools); served in volunteer leadership capacities for non profits in Stafford and Fredericksburg.
FXBG Advance: Briefly explain two issues that are most important to you as a candidate.
Scharpenberg: Average math and reading test scores for Stafford Elementary Schools are struggling since the pandemic. I would also like to see a drop in truancy rates for Stafford County Schools. Stafford has great schools, teachers, and administrators. We can make it better. Let's go for the gold.
FXBG Advance: Briefly explain why you would be a good fit for the office you are pursuing.
Scharpenberg: I am a retired teacher and can devote a generous amount of time not only attending regular meetings, but visiting schools, meeting teachers and hearing their concerns. Since I taught for many years, I understand their struggles. Teacher input is a critical component for improving education in Stafford County.
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