Election 2021: Amanda Johnston Pickett For Enfield School Board

ENFIELD, CT — Democrat Amanda Johnston Pickett, 37, is running for the Enfield Board of Education.

Occupation: Consultant With Ct Dept Of Education

Family: Son, Cameron, 6 years old, first grader at Enfield Street School Daughter, Tessa, 3 years old, preschooler at Stowe Early Learning Center in the STEAM program Amazing husband, Jessie

Experience: Appointed to the Board of Education in Sept 2021

Family in government: I work as a consultant with the CT State Department of Education. My work centers around school climate and culture.

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Community. I intend to ensure multiple perspectives are sought, heard, and and included in decision making. I support collaboration and partnership within our schools and with community partners.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I am a parent with children in EPS, I work in the field of education, and I value EVERY student, staff, and family member of our community. I am not afraid to ask critical questions, engage in courageous dialogue, and and stand for the voices that are often unheard.

Accomplishments:

I have almost 10 years of professional experience working with families, students, and staff. I am also an engaged resident of Enfield, and participate on many collaborative groups doing amazing things for the town, and like KITE!

Other issues:

I am an avid proponent of collaboration and inclusion of multiple voices and perspectives in decision making. I believe that all decisions must be centered around student success, and ensuring the adequate supports and resources are available to make ALL Enfield students reach their potential. Ensuring that ALL Enfield residents are valued, heard, and represented is critically important to me. This means actively advocating for our most vulnerable constituents and addressing inequities in our systems, policies, and practices to ensure opportunity for ALL people.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I believe partnership and engagement is critical to our success. Your voice matters.

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