Eileen Roy for School Board

According to the Gainesville Sun, one of my high school english teachers is running for the Alachua County School Board (District 2). Eileen Roy is an outspoken critic of "neighborhood school" zoning that has the effect of resegregating the student population and minimizing the appeal of magnet programs. She also has pledged support for teacher pay raises and new revenue sources for school construction.

On these issues, and the fact that I got to know and appreciate her skills as an educator (for 2 years), I have endorsed Eileen Roy for School Board. I also urge any of you readers in Alachua County to do the same.