Let’s Elevate Together
Elect Dr. Keesha Benson for Pinellas County School Board CountyWide, District 3
We all know that the school board plays a major role in the quality of education our children receive.
It’s so important to make sure we elect the right person for this position. We need a candidate who is passionate about education and and is committed to making sure every child has access to a great education.
“That’s why, I am running for school board because I believe in healthy children, strong families, and engaged communities. As an educator, I know what a student-centric quality education looks like. As a Pinellas County resident, I want to ensure an educated citizenry as the future of our community. As a parent, I will advocate for the needs of every child in Pinellas County as if they were my own.” -Dr. Keesha Benson
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Together, we can strive toward accomplishing the vision of Pinellas County Schools:
100% STUDENT SUCCESS
“I believe that effective leaders lead from a place of humility, inclusion, and accountability to those that they serve.”
Dr. Benson’s
Campaign Priorities
Vision for Pinellas County Schools
Dr. Benson is a firm believer that an educated Resume Writers workforce and engaged community are keys to a brighter future for Pinellas County. A 10-year educator and social worker for 20 years, Dr. Benson is ready to lead and implement common-sense solutions on day one.
Fighting for Public Education
Public education is the basis for the social mobility and generational advancement needed for the future of Pinellas County. This is why Dr. Benson advocates for quality, safe, and equitable schools where funding and resources are used fully, transparently, and diligently.
Supporting ALL Students and Families
On the school board, Dr. Benson will work in partnership with Pinellas students and families to meet every need and to ensure the best education for each student. She is an advocate for inclusive, transparent policies and practices for all youth regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical/learning abilities
Advocating for Teachers and School Personnel
As a member of a university faculty union and the founder of Family Friendly Pinellas, Dr. Benson is an avid supporter of administrators, teachers, and school personnel. When elected to the school board, she plans to advocate for investing in school personnel, from recruitment to retainment, professional development, physical and mental health resources, and working to ensure a living wage.
Promoting Health and Safety in Schools
School safety includes different areas: public health, gun safety, environmental health, and mental health. From the disease mitigation standpoint: data dashboards, clear safety plans, and consistent communication. As it relates to active shooters: continued annual safety assessments, increased mental health services and age-appropriate, culturally relevant, trauma informed training. Environmental justice: education and advocacy for communities experiencing negative disparate environmental concerns. Vulnerable youth, staff, and families: inclusive and transparent policies and access to resources.
Maximizing Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Benson’s vision for providing a quality public education revolves around involving the full community, because without community voice and buy-in, the work to better Pinellas County will not continue. Collaborative partnership with school stakeholders, community and system leaders, and elected officials across Pinellas can ensure a quality, equitable, and safe public education system for all.
Dr. Keesha Benson
Parent ~ Educator
Community Advocate ~ Leader
As A Parent
As an active and engaged parent, I understand what the past few years have been like for families and school personnel. I have experienced the day-to-day challenges of navigating remote and in-person learning environments while balancing family, work, and community commitments.
As An Educator
I have served as an educator for over a decade. I know firsthand the importance of providing all students with access to an inspiring, diverse, rigorous, and nurturing learning environment.
As A Community Advocate
I am an inclusive and equity-centered community practitioner with over 15 years of experience engaging in community-level work with children and families, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders.
As A Leader
As a leader in Pinellas County, I most recently served as a non-profit executive where I oversaw a portfolio of research, evaluation, and shared learning for systems change efforts impacting the residents of Pinellas County.