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Deidra Rossell Wright
NONPARTISAN
Deidra Rossell Wright is running for DeKalb County Board of Education Member, District 3.
Personal background
Deidra has been a resident of DeKalb County for over 30 years, where she also completed her elementary, middle, and high school education. She received an associate's degree in middle grades education from Georgia State University, a bachelor's degree in humanities and a master's degree in English from Clayton State University, and a Master of Divinity from Emory University. Deidra is a parent, and her daughter is currently enrolled in a middle school in District 3 of the county.
Professional background
Deidra has worked as a teacher for the past four years. She previously owned her own business, the American Hair Factory.
Political background
Deidra Rossell Wright's campaign for DeKalb County Board of Education Member is her first entry into politics.
Access to Education
Supports keeping class sizes small.
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School Curriculum
Opposes House Bill 1084, which prohibits teachers from speaking about "divisive concepts" relating to race.
Supports keeping parents aware of their children's curriculum and said "I want my parents to be involved and connected to the learning process."
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School Facilities & Resources
Wants to "provide wrap-around services for families to bring holistic educational care to all of our students and families within our district."
Wants to "restructure Special Educational Services to benefit under-resourced students..."
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Student Wellbeing
Wants to "implement restorative justice practices in schools that make sense..."
Supports transgender students using facilities that align with their gender.
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Teachers
Wants "to effectively recruit, refine(train), and retain quality teachers..."
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