Hello Rachel,
I had a few leading questions. I wonder if you would describe yourself as a product of public schools, or did you attend private schools? How do you feel about the teacher accountability push from Governor Pawlenty? What about the charter school movement? I would also like to know if you daughters are of school age, or not - if so, what sort of school do they attend? If not are you going to send them to preschool, and later public school or private? I would just like to know more about your background and your leanings. Thanks for a little more in-depth commentary. Don't answer any questions you feel are invasive or that you don't feel comfortable responding to.
Thanks,
Jacob Dorer
--On Thursday, March 17, 2005 9:11 PM -0800 Rachel Gillespie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
My name is Rachel Kaiyalethe Gillespie and I would like to ask for your support in my campaign for St. Paul School Board. As a future school board member, my goal is to continue the great work the school board has done and is doing by contributing my ideas and a fresh perspective, (especially as a relatively recent graduate of St. Paul Public Schools). As a mother with two young daughters, I truly believe in the importance of good public education, not only for the benefit of my family but also for the future of St. Paul. I am currently finishing up my Senior year at the College of St. Catherine where I am double-majoring in Philosophy and Political Science. I hope to continue my education and one day teach at the college-level. I would like every public school kid to be prepared to go on to college, technical school or fulfilling careers, so that they too can contribute to society and to St. Paul. I know these are difficult, financially pressing times for the St. Paul School District. I think that now, more than ever, it is so important to have different perspectives represented on the school board. I believe a youthful perspective will be a welcome addition to St. Paul's Board of Education. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My e-mail address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or contact me at my home phone number: (651)644-3019 Thank you, Rachel Kaiyalethe Gillespie
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