Letter to Editor in support of Jenny Wilson for Buchanan School Board
Jenny Wilson – The right choice for Buchanan!
I have known Jenny Wilson and family for the past 10+ years. Having them in our community has bettered it in many ways. Over the past 10 years I have watched Jenny grow in many leadership roles. As PTA President for Buchanan Elementary school, she understood how important it was for our children to not only have a good education and exercise their minds, but bodies as well. Jenny set forth a plan and raised $5,000 the first year and $10,000 the second year to help this dream become a reality. She and the team worked with parks and rec on matching grant programs to cover the other $10,000 to erect a new playground.
With our boys being in the same grade and on the same sports teams, Jenny was one of the first to call on when classes and or teams needed help with field trips, snacks, party planning help, etc. She always lends a helping hand and makes sure the children have what they need. Jenny grew up playing three varsity sports and fully supports our sports programs and believes that though winning is fun, the life lessons in teamwork, persistence and hard work are something that is difficult to replicate in a classroom.
I have also worked with and called upon Jenny for volunteer work roles within the Community for the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival. She and her family step up each year to come out and provide support and volunteer hours to our event. She does this to help out and give back to her community and to teach her children that while working for pay is good and necessary for life, there is also a time to give back, love where you live and help others.
Jenny has no other agenda other than to continue to ensure students are offered the highest quality of education, while also being mindful of the fiscal responsibilities to the taxpayers. She has vowed to advocate at our local and state government levels for continued capital improvements to our aging facilities. Our teachers are one of our greatest resources and she will work to continue to recruit and retain this asset. Jenny does NOT believe that CRT is something that should be taught in our schools.
Prior to announcing her candidacy, Jenny researched what the job entailed, and the time commitment involved. She has also taken the necessary steps and submitted the paperwork and financial disclosures required for the position. Jenny has also met teachers and administrators in BCPS elementary, middle, and high schools to determine what our greatest challenges are as a county. She is well qualified, and is prepared for the time commitment and diplomacy required for this position.
Jenny is well educated, having graduated valedictorian of her high school in MS, having a BA degree in psychology from Ole Miss, and a Master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Tennessee. Jenny’s parents are both firm believers in public education. Her mother started as a school bus driver, and after earning her degrees, taught high school art and special education. Her father was active in the PTA and served on the Shawnee County schoolboard while Jenny was in elementary school which was something that drove her interest in pursuing this role in Botetourt County. She has the experience and knowledge we need.
Just like our Community needs Jenny Wilson and all she brings to the table, so does the school board! Buchanan, vote Jenny Wilson, November 2nd!
Candace W. Monaghan
Buchanan, Va
