Bridget Ziegler is a candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of the highest performing school districts in the state.  We are fortunate to have the strong community support necessary to achieve this distinction.   However, we must continue to reach and surpass the high level of excellence our parents and community seek for our students as they prepare for their future. 

In order to broaden our achievements, we need more seats at the table. We must have a forum for the voices of our teachers and parents to be heard as we, on the School Board, make decisions that directly impact the children to whom they have dedicated their lives.  Our discussions must come from a broader vantage point in order to open our eyes to new and innovative ideas. 

Parents and teachers are on the front line of the educational process and we must empower them by welcoming them to the table and letting their voices be heard. Parents come from many different backgrounds, but all come to the table with the best interest of their children in mind. Teachers come with years of education and professional expertise and know by experience what is and isn’t working in the classroom.

What do I bring to the table? I am committed to being a voice for those who should be heard. I bring a personal desire to be a part of building an educational system where my daughter and ALL students in Sarasota County can grow and develop to their full potential. I bring diversity to the School Board that I believe can only benefit the district and the community as a whole. I look forward to continuing to serve you on the Sarasota County School Board, and hope you will cast your vote for me, Bridget Ziegler, on Nov. 4.

Bridget Ziegler is a candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 1