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Melanie has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from University at Albany, SUNY and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Duke University. She lives with her husband and two children.

Melanie is an Independent Business Owner at MKM Strategies, where she has been for 14 years. She previously worked at the U.S. Department of Education, Collaborative Communications Group, and Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF).

Melanie K. Meren is currently a school board member, representing the Hunter Mill district. She was elected in 2019 and has served one term.

Says that "weapons of war don’t belong near or in schools, or in Virginia."

- Says that "weapons of war don’t belong near or in schools, or in Virginia."

School Violence

Says "the most effective education will be inclusive, respectful, and antiracist."

- Says "the most effective education will be inclusive, respectful, and antiracist."
- Wants to decrease class sizes.

School Curriculum

Wants to reduce the number of trailers and add outdoor learning areas.

- Wants to reduce the number of trailers and add outdoor learning areas.

School System Budget

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Melanie K. Meren

Henry has a Bachelor's degree in General Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, a Masters degree in Strategic Intelligence Studies from American Military University, a Masters degree in Government Information Systems from American Defense University, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security from Henley-Putnam University. He lives with his family in Fairfax County.

Henry is a professor. He is also the head of the Parent Teacher Association at Thomas Jefferson High School.

Harry R. Jackson's campaign for school board member is his first entry into politics.

Says "our students have never been more vulnerable."

Wants to "stand up to...on-campus crime, student violence, and digital threats."

- Says "our students have never been more vulnerable."
- Wants to "stand up to...on-campus crime, student violence, and digital threats."

Wants to provide world-class special needs education.

Supports an increase in opportunities for STEAM.

Wants merit-based admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Supports parents' involvement in their children's schooling.

- Wants to provide world-class special needs education.
- Supports an increase in opportunities for STEAM.
- Wants merit-based admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
- Supports parents' involvement in their children's schooling.

Supports the creation of "a second 'T.J.'" at Western High School.

- Supports the creation of "a second 'T.J.'" at Western High School.

Harry R. Jackson

- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.