A Proven Record, A Bold Vision: Re-Elect Arica Watkins Smith for Montgomery County Board of Education District 7
A Proven Record, A Bold Vision: Re-Elect Arica Watkins Smith for Montgomery County Board of Education District 7
Change isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we make happen. During my time on the Montgomery County School Board, I have worked tirelessly to be the change our schools need. I’ve built a strong foundation by applying my experience, knowledge, and dedication to improving our educational system, ensuring that our children have the tools and opportunities they deserve to succeed.
Change isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we make happen. During my time on the Montgomery County School Board, I have worked tirelessly to be the change our schools need. I’ve built a strong foundation by applying my experience, knowledge, and dedication to improving our educational system, ensuring that our children have the tools and opportunities they deserve to succeed.
Over the past years, I’ve championed initiatives that raised expectations for students, strengthened the curriculum, and promoted a culture of accountability. Now, I am asking for your support to continue this work—to build on our progress and push our schools even further.
Over the past years, I’ve championed initiatives that raised expectations for students, strengthened the curriculum, and promoted a culture of accountability. Now, I am asking for your support to continue this work—to build on our progress and push our schools even further.
Our students deserve a high-quality education that equips them to pursue their dreams. We’ve already begun to implement changes that make this a reality, but there is more work to be done. The success of our magnet schools has shown us what’s possible when we invest in the right curriculum and resources. I am committed to ensuring that every child in our district, no matter where they attend school, has access to these same opportunities.
Our students deserve a high-quality education that equips them to pursue their dreams. We’ve already begun to implement changes that make this a reality, but there is more work to be done. The success of our magnet schools has shown us what’s possible when we invest in the right curriculum and resources. I am committed to ensuring that every child in our district, no matter where they attend school, has access to these same opportunities.
As your representative, I have remained focused on one priority: STUDENTS. I will continue to lead with that focus in mind.
As your representative, I have remained focused on one priority: STUDENTS. I will continue to lead with that focus in mind.
- S – Strengthening the curriculum: I have advocated for more rigorous coursework to challenge our students and prepare them for future success. We cannot afford to let any child’s potential go unrealized.
- S – Strengthening the curriculum: I have advocated for more rigorous coursework to challenge our students and prepare them for future success. We cannot afford to let any child’s potential go unrealized.
- T – Technological advancements: Under my leadership, we’ve introduced new programs like computer science and coding, preparing students for 21st-century careers. I will continue to push for even greater integration of technology in our classrooms.
- T – Technological advancements: Under my leadership, we’ve introduced new programs like computer science and coding, preparing students for 21st-century careers. I will continue to push for even greater integration of technology in our classrooms.
- U – Uniformity and continuity: I have worked to ensure smooth transitions for students from secondary education to college or the workforce. It’s critical that we provide a pathway to success for every student, regardless of their post-graduation plans.
- U – Uniformity and continuity: I have worked to ensure smooth transitions for students from secondary education to college or the workforce. It’s critical that we provide a pathway to success for every student, regardless of their post-graduation plans.
- D – Data-driven decisions: I’ve used data to inform key decisions, identifying where we can improve and making the necessary changes to turn weaknesses into strengths. I will continue to rely on evidence-based strategies to guide us forward.
- D – Data-driven decisions: I’ve used data to inform key decisions, identifying where we can improve and making the necessary changes to turn weaknesses into strengths. I will continue to rely on evidence-based strategies to guide us forward.
- E – Enriching the curriculum: I’ve fought to create more opportunities for advanced learning, including early college entrance programs. Moving forward, I’ll work to expand these options to all students.
- E – Enriching the curriculum: I’ve fought to create more opportunities for advanced learning, including early college entrance programs. Moving forward, I’ll work to expand these options to all students.
- N – Nurturing environment: I believe that a supportive, motivating environment is key to student success. I have helped foster this atmosphere in our schools and will continue to prioritize the well-being of both students and staff.
- N – Nurturing environment: I believe that a supportive, motivating environment is key to student success. I have helped foster this atmosphere in our schools and will continue to prioritize the well-being of both students and staff.
- T – Transparency: Throughout my tenure, I’ve made it a point to be open and accessible to all stakeholders. Trust is built through communication and accountability, and I will maintain this commitment to transparency.
- T – Transparency: Throughout my tenure, I’ve made it a point to be open and accessible to all stakeholders. Trust is built through communication and accountability, and I will maintain this commitment to transparency.
- S – Standards for success: I have worked to ensure that the policies we pass uphold the highest educational standards for all students. Equity and excellence have been, and will continue to be, the driving force behind every decision I make.
- S – Standards for success: I have worked to ensure that the policies we pass uphold the highest educational standards for all students. Equity and excellence have been, and will continue to be, the driving force behind every decision I make.
Moving Forward Together
Moving Forward Together
With your continued support, we can take Montgomery County Public Schools to the next level. I have the experience, proven leadership, and passion to continue driving positive change for our students, teachers, parents and community. Let’s build on the progress we’ve made and create a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
With your continued support, we can take Montgomery County Public Schools to the next level. I have the experience, proven leadership, and passion to continue driving positive change for our students, teachers, parents and community. Let’s build on the progress we’ve made and create a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Re-Elect Arica Watkins Smith for Montgomery County Board of Education District 7
Re-Elect Arica Watkins Smith for Montgomery County Board of Education District 7