Meet Andrew
Candidate's Statement
"I am running for Walton County School Board to give students, parents, taxpayers and teachers a stronger voice. Walton County has some of Florida’s best public schools. Together, we can make sure that our schools continue to improve, so that all children in Walton County have access to the best possible education. And we can do this while respecting the wallets of taxpayers. For more than a decade, I’ve worked to promote education reform in Florida and across the country. I have the experience and energy to be a thoughtful and effective member of our school board. Northwest Florida is my home, and I look forward to working with you to ensure a brighter future for students and taxpayers in our community. I hope you will trust me with your vote and your support." - Andrew R. Campanella
ANDREW'S CONTACT INFORMATION:
Andrew Campanella for School Board - District 5 PO Box 9266 Miramar Beach, FL 32550
andrew@electandrew.com
Online:
www.electandrew.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ac4sb Twitter: www.twitter.com/electandrew
Phone: 850-533-6686
ANDREW'S BIO:
Andrew Campanella is a champion for improving educational opportunities for children in Florida and throughout the country. Andrew currently leads a national public awareness effort that spotlights effective K-12 education options for children. In this role, he works with hundreds of organizations and thousands of schools across America. Previously, Andrew served as a senior advisor for one of the nation’s leading education reform advocacy organizations, the American Federation for Children. In addition, he worked as the senior director of teacher recruitment at the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence, where he helped recruit thousands of teachers for public schools in Florida and across the country. Andrew also owned a successful small business. His public outreach firm focused on education issues, and provided advice to organizations including the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and The Center for Education Reform. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from American University. He is proud to call Miramar Beach his home.
ANDREW'S TOP PRIORITIES:
Andrew will work in a collaborative, productive way to give students, parents, taxpayers and teachers in Walton County a stronger voice.
As a member of the school board, Andrew will:
---> Respect taxpayers. Work to pass a conservative, fiscally responsible budget that puts students and teachers first, without raising taxes.
---> Plan for smart growth. Bring parents and taxpayers together to plan for the future when building new schools in our communities.
---> Promote student achievement. Give parents and teachers more of a say in the selection of curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials.
---> Reward great teachers. Work to increase pay for Walton County's excellent teachers, without raising taxes.
---> Support school choice. Serve as a resource for families who want to exercise their school choice rights.
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Beach Fanatic
Seems an obvious desire for a continuing course for a less educated, more religious population.
Beach Fanatic
Andrew is one of the smartest men I know. Never had children in the school system yet wants to make a difference. Good for you Andrew.
Now the bad part is he has always been a Huge Cecilia Jones supporter. He helped manage her campaign and believed she was a good honest person.
Wish Andrew, I did not think she put you up to run. You do not need the Blue money or support . Hope you are running for the right reasons. If so you might wake up Walton County and truly make a difference for our children. I hope so .
If you are just running for the gang then count me out.
Suzanne Harris.
Now the bad part is he has always been a Huge Cecilia Jones supporter. He helped manage her campaign and believed she was a good honest person.
Wish Andrew, I did not think she put you up to run. You do not need the Blue money or support . Hope you are running for the right reasons. If so you might wake up Walton County and truly make a difference for our children. I hope so .
If you are just running for the gang then count me out.
Suzanne Harris.
Beach Fanatic
If Betty DeVos and Donald Trump aren't even to make folks run from this effort to privatize public education, Cecilia Jones should seal the deal! Don't walk, RUN!!
Beach Fanatic
Where did he announce he was running for School Board?
Beach Lover
Does the school board do anything now? From what I hear, the school board didn't do anything but rubber stamp the superintendent's orders for years.
Beach Fanatic
Where did he announce he was running for School Board?
I don't know that he has. @bob bob posted a story here which I assume he copy/pasted from WZEP's website, without giving credit to his source about National School Choice week.
Regardless, the push to privatize public education and divert funding from public schools was part of Campanella's agenda.
The fact that he aligned himself with Cecilia Jones, Betty DeVos and Trump is enough reason not to vote for him should he decide to throw his hat in the ring again.
Beach Fanatic
Does the school board do anything now? From what I hear, the school board didn't do anything but rubber stamp the superintendent's orders for years.
Not much has changed..just a different Super now is all.
Beach Lover
For goodness sakes, are there any Walton county citizens willing to step up and run for any of the three school board seats whose terms expire this year? We desperately need electable candidates that have educational experience, fresh attitudes, new priorities, and ideas.
Beach Lover
For goodness sakes, are there any Walton county citizens willing to step up and run for any of the three school board seats whose terms expire this year? We desperately need electable candidates that have educational experience, fresh attitudes, new priorities, and ideas.
Doesn't electable mean somebody who has access to a lot of money or people with lots of money?
Beach Lover
No it means this....
e·lect·a·ble
[əˈlektəb(ə)l]
ADJECTIVE
e·lect·a·ble
[əˈlektəb(ə)l]
ADJECTIVE
- (of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible:
"he was the most electable candidate in the field"
Beach Lover
Andrew is one of the smartest men I know. Never had children in the school system yet wants to make a difference. Good for you Andrew.Amen to everything Suzanne said.
Now the bad part is he has always been a Huge Cecilia Jones supporter. He helped manage her campaign and believed she was a good honest person.
Wish Andrew, I did not think she put you up to run. You do not need the Blue money or support . Hope you are running for the right reasons. If so you might wake up Walton County and truly make a difference for our children. I hope so .
If you are just running for the gang then count me out.
Suzanne Harris.
Beach Fanatic
Doesn't electable mean somebody who has access to a lot of money or people with lots of money?
Tony Anderson didn't have a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out of but aligned himself with money and today he is bought and paid for.
C. Jones was a retired school teacher and her net worth has increased substantially on a $59,793 dollar a year salary since she took office.
Bill Eddins Jr. made his way to the school board because of his daddy's influence despite the fact he has a horrible criminal record, had his teaching certifications revoked and miraculously reinstated and a penchant for your women barely older than his own children. His escapades have cost him a divorce and he will forever be known as the man who was publicly outed by one of the young women he was sleeping with. Also terminated from his position at Okaloosa Academy (a charter school) where it's alleged he was also dipping his wick where he shouldn't have! Superintendent did nothing even though he promised to do something and Eddin's is still the vice chair of the school board.
Jason Catalano (school board) was backed by C. Jones and blue money was hand picked by her to work in the planning department by meddling in the day to day operations of the county. The 1st Grand Jury investigation found Cindy Meadows and Larry Jones guilty, with Cindy Meadows having since being exonerated.
Beach Fanatic
No it means this....
e·lect·a·ble
[əˈlektəb(ə)l]
ADJECTIVE
- (of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible:
"he was the most electable candidate in the field"
Not in Walton County it doesn't.
Beach FanaticAuthor
This tread goes back to 2014.
He withdrew !
It’s old an old thread someone posted to and resurrected old headlines
He withdrew !
It’s old an old thread someone posted to and resurrected old headlines
Beach Fanatic
This tread goes back to 2014.It appears that Suzanne Harris thinks it is possibly true.
He withdrew !
It’s old an old thread someone posted to and resurrected old headlines
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