04/21/2023
The text below is my client statement:
As a father of 2 children with ASD who have moderate-to-severe hearing loss, a daughter in the Gifted and Talented program who is being evaluated for dyslexia, and three step-children in District 8 schools, I know the challenge parents of children with IEPs face. After attending several IEP meetings and mediations for my children and other families, I decided I wanted to take a larger role as a parent leader. My experience in parent leadership is limited due to the fact that my wife had always been in leadership as an advocate and I have always worked supporting her roles. She has decided not to run this year so there is no conflict of interest. Also, I spent 11 years in the U.S.Army and am an Afghanistan combat veteran which limited the time I had for meetings and events. Even though I am working towards law school now and am a paralegal, I have more than enough time to fully participate as a parent leader. I would like your vote so I can enter parent leadership and give a voice to fathers and all parents with children who have IEPs. My experience with leadership, knowledge of Robert's rules, understanding of by-laws, annual reports, and the Chancellor's Regulations makes me a candidate that will be able to succeed on a council. Thank you for your consideration.
