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In 2010, when my daughter was in sixth grade, I helped organize a group of neighborhood parents in search of sustainable public school options for our soon-to-be-rising high schoolers. This group was the foundation for SEACS (Southeast Atlanta Communities for Schools). An early community survey encouraged us to engage more fully, as a community, with Maynard Jackson High School in Grant Park. In 2012 soon after the inception of SEACS, the redistricting process unfolded, and we strongly advocated for the cluster model of schools so that our children could build educational community with their K-12 peers throughout Southeast Atlanta.
With my "put your money where your mouth is" philosophy, I began to get involved with Jackson High School two years in advance of my daughter's attendance. I have spent many hours volunteering, recruiting, building communication and community engagement so that Maynard Jackson High School can one day become a school of choice for southeast Atlanta families. I have served on the Local School Council at Jackson High, helping to promote the International Baccalaureate Programme and advocated for progressive-minded thinking during the architectural renovation process. I have also worked hard to encourage common sense decisions at the district level with regards to improving our local schools.
As a mother, local business owner, volunteer and advocate, I bring a wide variety of skills to serve on the Atlanta Board of Education. While not necessarily the most traditional skill set, my experience will serve this diverse District well, as I'm able to work collaboratively with others to support a larger vision. I will work tirelessly, intelligently, and with integrity to always keep the focus where it belongs . . . on our children.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have--just email me at leslie@electlesliegrant.com. And I truly hope that you will trust me with your vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
For more of my background info click here...
With my "put your money where your mouth is" philosophy, I began to get involved with Jackson High School two years in advance of my daughter's attendance. I have spent many hours volunteering, recruiting, building communication and community engagement so that Maynard Jackson High School can one day become a school of choice for southeast Atlanta families. I have served on the Local School Council at Jackson High, helping to promote the International Baccalaureate Programme and advocated for progressive-minded thinking during the architectural renovation process. I have also worked hard to encourage common sense decisions at the district level with regards to improving our local schools.
As a mother, local business owner, volunteer and advocate, I bring a wide variety of skills to serve on the Atlanta Board of Education. While not necessarily the most traditional skill set, my experience will serve this diverse District well, as I'm able to work collaboratively with others to support a larger vision. I will work tirelessly, intelligently, and with integrity to always keep the focus where it belongs . . . on our children.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have--just email me at leslie@electlesliegrant.com. And I truly hope that you will trust me with your vote on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
For more of my background info click here...
