1 00:00:00,033 --> 00:00:05,038 ♪♪ 2 00:00:05,071 --> 00:00:10,176 ♪♪ 3 00:00:11,344 --> 00:00:12,612 -Hi. My name is Molly Mitchell, 4 00:00:12,612 --> 00:00:13,713 and I'm running for 5 00:00:13,747 --> 00:00:15,382 Seattle school board director 6 00:00:15,415 --> 00:00:16,449 to ensure that every student 7 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:18,118 has a pathway to success. 8 00:00:18,184 --> 00:00:19,552 I want to ensure all voices 9 00:00:19,586 --> 00:00:21,187 in our school district are heard, 10 00:00:21,221 --> 00:00:22,722 that you have a seat at the table, 11 00:00:22,756 --> 00:00:23,790 and that your concerns 12 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:24,924 and needs are addressed. 13 00:00:24,958 --> 00:00:26,459 Our schools can do more to serve 14 00:00:26,459 --> 00:00:27,894 the needs of diverse students 15 00:00:27,927 --> 00:00:29,362 and families in our city. 16 00:00:29,396 --> 00:00:31,131 In my 20-year career in education, 17 00:00:31,131 --> 00:00:32,132 the core of my work 18 00:00:32,132 --> 00:00:33,366 has been centering equity 19 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:34,801 and social justice. 20 00:00:34,801 --> 00:00:35,969 This year, I was honored 21 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:36,970 to be recognized 22 00:00:36,970 --> 00:00:38,471 for my commitment to equity 23 00:00:38,471 --> 00:00:40,306 when I received the Equity Award 24 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:42,042 from the Washington State 25 00:00:42,075 --> 00:00:43,943 Association of College Trustees. 26 00:00:43,977 --> 00:00:44,944 As the Director 27 00:00:44,978 --> 00:00:45,945 of Student Support Programs 28 00:00:45,979 --> 00:00:47,480 at Seattle Central College, 29 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:49,215 I am focused on serving students 30 00:00:49,249 --> 00:00:50,283 with the highest barriers 31 00:00:50,316 --> 00:00:51,317 to completion 32 00:00:51,317 --> 00:00:52,752 and students furthest from justice 33 00:00:52,786 --> 00:00:54,454 throughout their entire education, 34 00:00:54,487 --> 00:00:56,556 including their lived experiences 35 00:00:56,589 --> 00:00:58,291 outside the classroom. 36 00:00:58,324 --> 00:00:59,426 I am passionate about 37 00:00:59,459 --> 00:01:01,094 expanding educational opportunities 38 00:01:01,127 --> 00:01:03,163 inside Washington state prisons. 39 00:01:03,229 --> 00:01:04,998 Additionally, I oversee support 40 00:01:04,998 --> 00:01:06,332 for student parents, 41 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:07,500 student veterans, 42 00:01:07,567 --> 00:01:10,003 and those facing food insecurity. 43 00:01:10,003 --> 00:01:11,104 For all students to succeed, 44 00:01:11,137 --> 00:01:12,605 we must create learning environments 45 00:01:12,639 --> 00:01:13,840 that are safe, welcoming, 46 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,008 and inclusive for all. 47 00:01:15,008 --> 00:01:16,109 When every student 48 00:01:16,142 --> 00:01:17,110 is included and engaged 49 00:01:17,143 --> 00:01:18,278 in their learning environment, 50 00:01:18,311 --> 00:01:20,180 all students benefit. 51 00:01:20,180 --> 00:01:22,348 As a mom and a community organizer, 52 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:23,516 I believe solutions 53 00:01:23,516 --> 00:01:24,617 are most effective 54 00:01:24,651 --> 00:01:26,419 when they engage all stakeholders 55 00:01:26,453 --> 00:01:28,121 and are accountable to the community, 56 00:01:28,154 --> 00:01:29,522 which is why current school board director 57 00:01:29,589 --> 00:01:32,592 Jill Geary has endorsed my campaign. 58 00:01:32,625 --> 00:01:34,160 The school board can do better 59 00:01:34,194 --> 00:01:35,695 to collaborate with families, 60 00:01:35,695 --> 00:01:36,696 educators, 61 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:37,797 community organizations, 62 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:38,932 and local agencies 63 00:01:38,965 --> 00:01:40,934 to generate policies that support 64 00:01:40,967 --> 00:01:41,801 every student's 65 00:01:41,835 --> 00:01:43,036 educational success. 66 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:44,704 I pledge to represent your voice 67 00:01:44,704 --> 00:01:46,506 and to work for high-quality 68 00:01:46,539 --> 00:01:48,208 education for all students. 69 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:49,309 My name is Molly Mitchell, 70 00:01:49,342 --> 00:01:50,376 and I would be honored 71 00:01:50,443 --> 00:01:51,377 to earn your vote 72 00:01:51,444 --> 00:01:52,879 for Seattle school board.