Thread by @Vangie4Congress

I am proud to announce @LillieGJessie43, member of the Prince William County School Board, Occoquan District has endorsed my campaign.

#endorsement

"Today I watched two candidates present their message to the people in a town hall. One candidate talked about her ideas, commitment and call to serve.

"The other frequently reminded the viewers of how much money he raised, the infrastructure and support mechanisms of his campaign as reasons we should vote for him. The former candidate who reminded us of her mission and message was Vangie Williams.

"She did tell us about her ability to win because she lost by a very small margin to the same candidate in 2018. But for the most part she talked about her vision, commitment to serve, her leadership skills and insights.

“Begin with the end in mind,” is a frequently used slogan. As a former principal and supervisor of Title I, I know and experienced the power of early intervention. I know that ALL kids can learn at exceptionally high levels because I saw it.

"Early interventions like pre-school education gives all students a fighting chance to be successful. Vangie supports pre-school education. She and I also share another education goal , which is adequate programs and funding for special needs students.

"She knows that teachers are “essential” workers who need support and so is the preservation of public not charter schools.

"During the town hall there was frequent discussion of the deadly corona virus and the alarming death rate.

"What has been revealed is the enormous disparity in the death rate of African Americans, Hispanics and low-income populations.

"Much discussion has emphasized how vulnerable these populations are because they are the individuals in low-income, “essential jobs” such as bus drivers, custodians, field workers, etc.

"As educators we have failed to provide them with the credentials needed to be in higher paying professional jobs. “Beginning with the end in mind” means having the vision to know that quality education begins when our children leave the womb.

"We are not there yet. Vangie understands that. She has numerous degrees but her “Mom” credential is the most important when it comes to understanding the needs of students.

"My goal as a school board member is for every child to graduate from high school with the credentials to enter a lucrative career or college. In order to achieve this we must “Begin with the end in mind.”

"I know that Vangie shares that vision and that is why she has my endorsement."

I am so humbled to receive this endorsement. Let's show Rob Wittman what the 1st District is all about.