1 00:00:01,001 --> 00:00:06,740 ♪♪ 2 00:00:10,377 --> 00:00:11,578 Hi. My name is Molly Mitchell, 3 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:12,679 and I'm running for 4 00:00:12,779 --> 00:00:13,980 Seattle School Board Director 5 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:15,582 to ensure that every student 6 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:16,950 has a pathway to success. 7 00:00:17,050 --> 00:00:18,184 I want to ensure all voices 8 00:00:18,284 --> 00:00:20,153 in our school district are heard, 9 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:21,688 that you have a seat at the table, 10 00:00:21,788 --> 00:00:22,756 and that your concerns 11 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:23,890 and needs are addressed. 12 00:00:23,990 --> 00:00:25,425 Our schools can do more to serve 13 00:00:25,525 --> 00:00:26,860 the needs of diverse students 14 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:28,328 and families in our city. 15 00:00:28,428 --> 00:00:30,096 In my 20-year career in education, 16 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:31,097 the core of my work 17 00:00:31,197 --> 00:00:32,332 has been centering equity 18 00:00:32,432 --> 00:00:33,767 and social justice. 19 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:34,934 This year, I was honored 20 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:35,935 to be recognized 21 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:37,437 for my commitment to equity 22 00:00:37,537 --> 00:00:39,305 when I received the Equity Award 23 00:00:39,406 --> 00:00:40,507 from the Washington State 24 00:00:40,607 --> 00:00:42,909 Association of College Trustees. 25 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:43,910 As the Director 26 00:00:44,010 --> 00:00:44,911 of Student Support Programs 27 00:00:45,011 --> 00:00:46,446 at Seattle Central College, 28 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:48,181 I am focused on serving students 29 00:00:48,281 --> 00:00:49,249 with the highest barriers 30 00:00:49,349 --> 00:00:50,283 to completion 31 00:00:50,383 --> 00:00:51,718 and students furthest from justice 32 00:00:51,818 --> 00:00:53,420 throughout their entire education, 33 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:55,522 including their lived experiences 34 00:00:55,622 --> 00:00:57,257 outside the classroom. 35 00:00:57,357 --> 00:00:58,391 I am passionate about 36 00:00:58,491 --> 00:01:00,060 expanding educational opportunities 37 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:02,162 inside Washington state prisons. 38 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:03,963 Additionally, I oversee support 39 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:05,298 for student parents, 40 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:06,499 student veterans, 41 00:01:06,599 --> 00:01:08,968 and those facing food insecurity. 42 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:10,070 For all students to succeed, 43 00:01:10,170 --> 00:01:11,571 we must create learning environments 44 00:01:11,671 --> 00:01:12,839 that are safe, welcoming, 45 00:01:12,939 --> 00:01:13,973 and inclusive for all. 46 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:15,075 When every student 47 00:01:15,175 --> 00:01:16,076 is included and engaged 48 00:01:16,176 --> 00:01:17,243 in their learning environment, 49 00:01:17,343 --> 00:01:19,145 all students benefit. 50 00:01:19,245 --> 00:01:21,314 As a mom and a community organizer, 51 00:01:21,414 --> 00:01:22,482 I believe solutions 52 00:01:22,582 --> 00:01:23,583 are most effective 53 00:01:23,683 --> 00:01:25,385 when they engage all stakeholders 54 00:01:25,485 --> 00:01:27,087 and are accountable to the community, 55 00:01:27,187 --> 00:01:28,521 which is why current school board director 56 00:01:28,621 --> 00:01:31,558 Jill Geary has endorsed my campaign. 57 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:33,126 The school board can do better 58 00:01:33,226 --> 00:01:34,661 to collaborate with families, 59 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:35,662 educators, 60 00:01:35,762 --> 00:01:36,763 community organizations, 61 00:01:36,863 --> 00:01:37,897 and local agencies 62 00:01:37,997 --> 00:01:39,732 to generate policies that support 63 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:40,767 every student's 64 00:01:40,867 --> 00:01:42,035 educational success. 65 00:01:42,135 --> 00:01:43,670 I pledge to represent your voice 66 00:01:43,770 --> 00:01:44,971 and to work for high-quality 67 00:01:45,071 --> 00:01:47,207 education for all students. 68 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:48,274 My name is Molly Mitchell, 69 00:01:48,374 --> 00:01:49,375 and I would be honored 70 00:01:49,476 --> 00:01:50,410 to earn your vote 71 00:01:50,510 --> 00:01:52,011 for Seattle School Board.