Letter: Vote Barton for Pasco School Board

I recently had the joy of meeting and interviewing Kathleen Barton, write-in candidate for Pasco School Board Position 1. I was impressed by her accurate understanding of the challenges our district faces, her love for students and teaching, and her desire to provide tools and a nurturing environment so our students may realize their potential.

I believe Kathleen’s experience, strength of character, and maturity will be a tremendous asset to our school board. As a retiree, she has time to devote to the board and plans to be available and proactive to meet with parents, teachers, district employees and community members. If elected, she will be a key component not only in reshaping our school district to better serve students but be a healing balm to the turmoil we have recently experienced during the recent teachers strike.

After meeting with Kathleen and learning about her ideas of how to improve our district, I am convinced she is what the Pasco school district needs to move forward. Her enthusiasm and openness will well serve students, parents, school employees, and the community.

Pasco

This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 6:43 PM with the headline "Letter: Vote Barton for Pasco School Board."