Re-Elect Patricia Burden for Wayne County Board of Education

01/24/2021

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10/15/2020

The lines are long! But that is a magnificent thing, because this is an important election(locally, statewide, and nationally). Please endure the wait and VOTE! And when doing so, I ask that you vote for me for the Board of Education-District 3. Thank you and please share.

09/30/2020

The election is approaching, and citizens now have to finalize decisions regarding the candidates. Social Media posts and news outlets, as they should, are informing citizens. With two weeks before early voting begins, I would like to restate one of my foci as a candidate for the Wayne County Board of Education, District 3. In my last campaign, and during my tenure on the Wayne County Public Schools’ Board, I have stayed committed to advocating for students, teachers, and principals. I have been accessible and responsive to parents and staff who have contacted me with particular needs. In addition, there have been a number of times that I have provided input directly to the Board and Central Office staff that reflect my experience as an educator. One of these occasions is referenced by Mr. Ven Faulk in a recent campaign post, regarding the K-3 class size requirements. While he does quote the meeting’s minutes accurately, there is surrounding context that I would like to provide. As a former principal of a school in low performing status, I knew first hand that reducing the class size would positively impact growth and performance for students. The mandate to reduce class size in the early grades had already been passed by the General Assembly, so the shift was inevitable. My suggestion was to implement this reduction of class size, and add more teachers at our designated low performing elementary schools a year earlier. It should be noted that 3 of these schools exited this status by achieving “High Growth”. While having additional staff was not the only contributing factor to these schools’ success, I feel positive it did have a great impact. Yes, it did cost money to carry out this initiative, but not $5 million dollars as is implied in Mr. Faulk’s post. I stand by my decision to fight for more teachers at the Low Performing Elementary Schools. At the time, those schools were under great scrutiny, and at risk of further action. They needed support to meet the state’s mandates. Mr. Faulk’s thinly veiled accusation suggests this action was the culprit for the financial crisis our district now faces. He states, “He doesn’t want to be a part of the problem, but a part of the solution”. Mr. Faulk, every member of the Board wants to be a part of the solution. That solution is evolving in many forms: more transparency, better checks and balances, more frequent review of purchases, and careful spending. Blame and innuendo only denigrates the progress we are making. I also want to point out finances are not the only problem facing Wayne County Public schools. Public education is plagued with a teacher shortage, increasing incidents of bullying, gang presence, and an economic gap that brings about an experience and an achievement gap. I have spent my adult life addressing these needs as an educator and a community member. If elected I will continue to speak up and speak out for all students, but especially those with the most needs; and teachers and administrators will continue to have my voice. With that said, I solicit the community’s continued support in the upcoming election. Vote early and vote safely.

09/19/2020

Here is the Early Voting Schedule. Vote Early, this is an important election locally, at the state level, and nationally. I solicit your support in my campaign for WCPS Board of Education-District 3.

07/03/2020

Please provide input and feedback. Contact me if you have specfic questions.

“Parents, make sure your voice is heard in school planning for the fall. WCPS is rolling out the first of a series of short surveys we need your input on. The first has to do with remote instruction: https://t.co/jCYLM579jI”

02/02/2020

Please support Patricia Burden in the primary and the general election.

01/23/2020

From the moment she was sworn in as a Board Member, Mrs. Burden has advocated for students, teachers, and administrators. She has used her expertise as an educator to impact teaching and learning. She has mentored so many educators, and as one of the people whom she impacted I encourage you to vote for Patricia Burden in the Primary and the General Election. District 3. Please share!

01/22/2020

G.K. Butterfield gave an excellent speech at the MLK Luncheon. I enjoyed the event and was happy to attend as a WCPS Board Member. I solicit your vote in the upcoming primary and general election. Re-Elect Patricia Burden for District 3 Board of Education member!

01/04/2020

Please vote for me, in the Primary and main election. I am an advocate for PUBLIC Schools. Please seek out pro-education candidates when voting.

National Education Association

12/30/2019

Happy New Year Wayne County! I am running for re-election to the Wayne County Board of Education, and I solicit your vote.During my tenure on the Board, and throughout my career, I have been an advocate for students,parents, and staff. In addition, I bring educational experience and expertise to the Board, as I have been a teacher and administrator in the public schools of Pennsylvania, Florida, California, and North Carolina. Here in Wayne County, I have served at Brogden Middle, Goldsboro Middle, Goldsboro High, and Wayne Academy, and was named Principal of the Year on two occasions. Another part of my educational work includes serving as the Scholarship Chair for the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Association. If I am re-elected, I will continue to work to improve our district in the following areas: class size, teacher incentives, recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff, technology, fine arts, and closing the opportunity gap. If you live in District 3, please support my endeavor to continue to serve. I am dedicated to the task of being an advocate FOR THE CHILDREN!