Kathy Smith, Sully District

Works For You. Works For Kids.

Letter to the Editor:

Kathy Smith's PTA leadership is vital

By Nancy Knighton, Fair Oaks
10/21/2003

Why am I writing a letter to the editor? It is a first for me! It's because Kathy Smith and I have something in common that you should knowabout. It will help you realize one of the main reasons why she is the most qualified person for continuing to serve as the Fairfax County School Board representative for Sully District.

So what is it that we have in common? We share the common experience of having been PTA president in elementary, middle and high schools. It is a privilege, a challenge and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our children.

Kathy and I are ardent supporters of public education. Nothing can compare or duplicate the unique insight gained from beingin schools, as PTA president, day after day, week after week and year after year. Nothing can replace the wisdom gained by working with all levels of school staff.

This means working with the principal to resolve issues, to share joys and voice our concerns. It includes working closely with the counselors and administrators, learning the concerns of teachers, seeing the everyday trials and tribulations of the secretaries and even coming to understand the custodians' concerns while working together to prepare for the many PTA school activities.

A PTA presidency offers a truly multidimensional way to experience every aspect of the life of schools! As PTA president, Kathy and I KNOW the schools. We have been in the role of PTA president as our children proceeded through the school system because this is our passion.

This is why Kathy is THE MAN, oops—THE WOMAN—for the job!

Please join me in re-electing Kathy Smith on Nov. 4.

Nancy Knighton is a past PTA president of Navy Elementary School, Franklin Middle School and Chantilly High School.

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