Don’t forget that voting and vote collection ends today, July 19th at 8pm! Whether you agree with our picks or not, please vote local (up and down the ballot) and vote informed! Thanks to our awesome friends at the Board of Elections Social Media we have compiled a bunch ofContinue Reading

Basic Information Email vote@MarcusAlzona.comWebsite MarcusAlzona.comFacebook facebook.com/MarcusAlzonaTwitter twitter.com/MarcusAlzonaOther linkedin.com/in/MarcusAlzona Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? As a computer scientist with years of networking, videography and livestreaming experience, when the pandemic started I quickly moved to assist multiple organizations during the initial months ofContinue Reading

Introduction A local podcast by Dr. Jessica Hasson – about differences in experiences (and thus coping methods) and practical and realistic ways to address our mental health needs on this podcast. Expect some snark, a lot of sarcasm, and real talk about life. Here are the podcast interviews with MontgomeryContinue Reading

Basic Information Email JG@jayguan4boe.comWebsite jayguan4boe.comFacebook facebook.com/JG4boe Twitter @jayguan4boe Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The importance of safe, effective, and sustainable MCPS operations, and transparency in decision making. 2 – If you could go back and do one thing differentlyContinue Reading

After much research and discussion amongst our team, here is our recommended ballot for the 2022 July 19 Primary. Note: Everyone can vote for all of the non-partisan BOE positions but the other positions are partisan and only available to vote for on the Democratic Primary. Independents: change your registrationContinue Reading

Basic Information Email brenda@brendawolff.comWebsite www.brendawolff.comFacebook @brendawolffforboardofeducationTwitter @brendawolff1Other Instagram-blwolff2 Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? First and foremost, the importance of open and honest communication. As Board members, we had to rely on the guidance of the medical professionals to make educational decisions.Continue Reading

Basic Information Email michaeljfryar@gmail.comWebsite anewdawn4boe.com Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The impact of school closures on children’s learning and mental health was astounding. That elected officials will ignore clear scientific guidance and guidelines in favor of fear mongeringContinue Reading

Basic Information Email karlasilvestre2018@gmail.comWebsite www.karlasilvestre.comFacebook facebook.com/karlasilvestre4BOETwitter @KarlaSilves_BOE Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The mental health crisis that was prevalent before the pandemic became much worse, interfering with student learning. A valuable lesson from the pandemic is that we are finallyContinue Reading

Basic Information Email Yang4education@gmail.comWebsite www.Julieyang.orgTwitter @JulieYangMoCo Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The pandemic taught us several lessons: 2 – If you could go back and do one thing differently from what was done in the last two years inContinue Reading

Basic Information Email dg@domformoco.comWebsite www.domformoco.comFacebook @domformocoTwitter @domformoco Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? All the science and data in the world isn’t going to help you if you lose the public’s trust.Frankly, there’s not a sector of government that people reallyContinue Reading