Letter to the Editor: Says McBeath deserves another term on New Kent School Board

I am writing in support of Molly McBeath for New Kent County’s School Board position in District 5.

Molly was appointed in June 2021 to replace the seat vacated by the late Dr. Gail Hardinge. She has the experience, professionalism, and skills necessary to continue in her current seat on the board. She adapted quickly to the role and developed strong working relationships with the administration, school board, and board of supervisors.

Molly understands the important local issues at the forefront of education including the teaching shortage, teacher and staff compensation, and school safety and learning loss from the recent pandemic. She listens to parents and advocates for all students.

Molly is running as an independent voice for all those associated with the school system and understands the core educational concepts can be taught unhindered by political views. Schools should not be political playgrounds influenced by political party affiliation or outside and out-of-state interests. The school board is an important local office and necessitates that our elected officials make locally informed decisions without any political party interference.

Please vote for Molly on Nov. 7 as the incumbent for school board in District 5. She thinks critically about difficult issues, discerns the best school policies, selects the best school leadership, and serves all her constituents with active concern and interest.

David Swynford
Quinton