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Denise E Ransom Grabowski

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Denise E Ransom Grabowski is running for Chatham County Board of Education Member, District 1.

Personal background

Denise holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science in 1994 from Furman University and a Master's Degree in Regional and Urban Planning in 2000 from Georgia Institute of Technology. She resides in is married to her husband, and has two children with him. She has held various leadership positions in community organizations, such as former president of the Charles Ellis Montessori Academy School Council, Board of Directors for U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and Community Council for Savannah Technical Colleges amongst others.

Professional background

Denise is the principal of a planning firm focusing on urban planning, designing, and community involvement, Symbioscity, where she has been for 13 years. She also served as Director of Community Planning for an architectural planning company, Lott + Barber and a Senior Planner with the Effingham County Board of Commissioners, for seven and two years respectively.

Political background

Denise E Ransom Grabowski is on the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school board in Georgia, representing District 1. She was elected to this position in 2020, and is serving her first term.

Access to Education

As of March 23, 2024, Denise E Ransom Grabowski’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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School Curriculum

Plans to focus on literacy and improving academic outcomes across district 1.

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School Facilities & Resources

Plans to prioritize strengthening relationships and working with community partners in government, business and non-profit sectors in an effort to provide students with educational opportunities, internships, and experiences.

Wants to revise cell phone policies to address student mental health.

Wants to install peer-to-peer groups and initiatives, to foster positivity, kindness, compassion, and tolerance in local schools.

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Student Wellbeing

Wants to enhance student health and well-being, by prioritizing healthy physical learning spaces, such as outdoor classrooms and learning spaces.

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Teachers

Wants to address teacher burnout by working with them to unveil the root causes of such feelings.

Wants to foster active engagement amongst teachers, administration, and youth.

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