Donna Hathaway Beck

Office Sought: Prince George's County Board of Education, At Large
Age: 50
Residence: Upper Marlboro.
Education: AA, business, Mesa (Ariz.) Community College.
Occupation: Help desk analyst, U.S. Census Bureau; former columnist, Prince George's Journal.
Web site: http://www.hathawaybeck.com
E-mail address: hathawaybeck@aol.com

Elected offices/civic activities:

Past president, Frederick Douglass High PTSA,
James Madison Middle PTA, Melwood Elementary PTA; member, County Council High School Alternative Capacity Task Force, Parent Community Advisory Board, Community Advisory Council on Magnet and Compensatory

Why should voters elect you?

"I have extensive volunteer involvement, including nine years perfect attendance at board meetings, and legislative experience that currently generates millions for our school construction budget."

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

"A long-term absence of effective, stable school system leadership, causing a countywide lack of trust and direction, is the most urgent issue facing the Prince George's County public school system. The ability to hire, motivate and challenge professional educators has suffered in this chaotic, unstable work environment."

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