11 Days Until the Election: I’m Anne Halsey and I Believe in Public Schools

IMG_8742Thanks very much to the San Marcos Area League of Women Voters for hosting a great debate last night. Thanks to the other candidates for their thoughtful and collegial dialog and thanks to the many voters who turned out and asked great questions. Every family and taxpayer in San Marcos has a stake in this election and an informed electorate strengthens our democracy. And thanks, especially, to all of my terrific friends—and to my dad!—who came out and showed their support. I appreciate your trust in me and I know that working together we can give our kids the education they require to succeed. –Anne

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I’m Anne Halsey and I’m a mom who believes in public schools. I have 2 kids currently in the district and my youngest will start kinder in the fall.

When we went to put our oldest into kindergarten, many people told us we should not send our kids to San Marcos schools. We were shocked. But we decided to assess the schools for ourselves, and thank goodness we did.

For five years now, our kids have been thriving. My parents were public school educators in Iowa, where I grew up. I’m a proud product of—and champion for—public education. I am running for the Board of Trustees because I believe public schools are the backbone of a healthy community. If chosen for this position, I will work tirelessly to make our schools the very best that they can be.

I have toured every one of our campuses over the last few weeks and I can say with certainty that great things are happening in our district every day. I have seen exceptional teachers and administrators in action. Above all, I have seen classroom after classroom of students engaged in meaningful learning.

We have to send a new message to every child and family in San Marcos: You belong here and you will succeed here!