COLUMBUS, OH: Today, Dr. Amy Acton’s campaign for Governor announced endorsements from seven of the eleven elected members of Ohio’s Board of Education. See the full list below:
- Kristie Reighard, District 1
- Teresa Fedor, Vice President, District 2
- Katie Hofmann, District 4
- Mary Binegar, District 5
- Karen Lloyd, District 8
- Rhonda Johnson, District 7
- Delores Gray Ford, District 11
“I support Amy Acton for Ohio’s next Governor,” said Kristie Reighard. “Her experience and knowledge of Ohio’s past and present public education system will forge the way to help restore fair funding to public schools and provide districts the support they need to ensure success for all of Ohio’s students.”
“Amy Acton understands the value of public education for ALL of Ohio’s children,” said Katie Hofmann. “All children deserve access to high quality schools in urban, suburban and rural areas of Ohio. Amy supports Public Education.”
“Change is overdue in Ohio. As Governor of Ohio, Amy Acton will challenge the status quo of catering to the rich and powerful,” said Teresa Fedor. “Amy is determined to lead Ohio in a new direction. Just for starters, she will bring back power to the people and stand up for constitutional redistricting maps, as well as fairly funding our public schools. It’s time for a change.”
“Dr. Amy Acton understands the need to fully fund public education in the state of Ohio because she knows that our future as a state and our democracy depends on a strong public education system,” said Mary Binegar. “I support Dr. Amy Acton for Governor of the state of Ohio.”
“Ohio needs a leader who understands the importance of funding the education of our children,” said Karen Lloyd. “We need a leader to solve real problems with courage, kindness, and unity – Amy Acton is that leader.”
“I strongly endorse Amy Acton to be Ohio’s next Governor,” said Delores Gray Ford. “Amy is a proven leader and will bring positive and lasting change. She has the dedication and deep understanding necessary to significantly improve educational outcomes for all of Ohio’s children.
“As a retired teacher and State Board of Education member, I have seen firsthand the critical need for change in how public school are supported,” said Rhonda Johnson. “Amy Acton understands that true educational excellence begins with investing in the people who make it possible: our students and our teachers. Her commitment to providing the resources and support necessary to empower every classroom and unlock the potential of every child is the kind of leadership Ohio needs to secure a brighter future.”
“I so admire the work and tenacity of these state school board members, whose power was wrongfully stripped away just as they were poised to demand answers about the non-stop attacks on Ohio public schools,” said Dr. Amy Acton. “As Governor, I will fight to ensure that we constitutionally fund our public schools, fix the out-of control private voucher system, and ensure citizens have a direct voice in public education, along with desperately needed transparency.”