Re: Appoints Broward School Board Members

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Personally, I think will be a strong and dedicated voice for our community as a School Board member. First thing Gov 's done that I've agreed with!

To: "sList " <sList >Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 6:46 PMSubject: Re: Appoints Broward School Board Members

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Here is the press release I issued after Governor appointed me to the school board. Hopefully it will answer your questions.

I am deeply humbled and thankful for the appointment by Governor to the At Large Seat on the Broward County School Board. I also wish to thank my husband, , our two children, Colin and Lizzy, as well as the rest of my family and friends who have supported me throughout this process.

It is my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Broward County as a School Board Member. Education serves as the foundation for a strong democracy. Every child in every city in Broward County deserves a quality education. It is my goal to help achieve that. Bringing sound fiscal principles to School Board spending in these challenging economic times without sacrificing the quality of education for our students is a priority.

The opportunity to serve on the SBBC is the continuation of my life's work in the field of education. I attended Broward County Public Schools and began my teaching career as an intern at Pompano Beach Middle School in 1994 and am the proud parent of two children who attend Broward County Public Schools.

In my professional life, I work as an educational consultant for students with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. I am currently employed by Nova Southeastern University ’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development’s Autism Consortium.

As a volunteer, my focus has also been children and education. I currently serve on the Education Advisory Board of Fort Lauderdale , Broward Schools Parent/Community Involvement Task Force (Municipal Relations Subcommittee) and the Broward Schools Facilities Task Force. Other community commitments include the Autism Society of America, the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, the Board of the Museum of Discovery and Science, and the Broward County Children Services Board.

As a parent, teacher and advocate for the education of children. I plan to hit the ground running and will work diligently to improve the educational experience for all students and teachers in Broward County.

Best Regards,

Leach

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From: sList [sList ] On Behalf Of [zandersmom99@...]Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 5:54 PMTo: sList Subject: Re: Appoints Broward School Board MembersI was really excited about these appointments until I read that Leach was a strong supporter and

oppenly pushed for Gov. Rick 's election on this list. Now I smell a conspiracy. If she is still checking in on this list I wonder if she will address this openly suspicious coincidence?Regards, Appoints Broward School Board Membersdenise has sent you the following story:[http://portal.mxlogic.com/images/transparent.gif]<http://www.miamiherald.com?story_link=email_msg>Posted on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 appoints Broward School Board membersBy FigueroaA longtime teacher turned real estate agent and a special needs educator involved in Autism advocacy issues will fill the two vacancies on the Broward County School Board.On Friday, Gov. Rick appointed P. Leach and Donna P. Korn to the board, two weeks after the resignations of Gottlieb and Dave . Though the nine School Board seats are nonpartisan, the two Republicans join a body that has typically been a stronghold for the countyx92;s Democratic party.Both say they view education as a nonpartisan issue.Read More...<http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/26/2376500/teacher-real-estate-agent-join.html?story_link=email_msg>