Jonathon earned a doctorate in education policy from American University as well as degrees from Georgia State and Syracuse University. He lives in the Princeton Lakes neighborhood with his wife and their two sons.

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Jonathan's campaign for City Board of Education Member, District 6 is his first entry into politics.

Jonathan began his career as an elementary school teacher.

As of September 3, 2025, Jonathan Leon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

School Curriculum

Supports universal early literacy, career and college pathways, and student success plans to ensure all students have a strong foundation and clear pathways to postsecondary success.

- Supports universal early literacy, career and college pathways, and student success plans to ensure all students have a strong foundation and clear pathways to postsecondary success.

School Facilities & Resources

Plans to improve student wellbeing by expanding in-school clinics, increasing mental health professionals, implementing restorative practices, and providing community support to address issues like housing and food insecurity.

- Plans to improve student wellbeing by expanding in-school clinics, increasing mental health professionals, implementing restorative practices, and providing community support to address issues like housing and food insecurity.

Student Wellbeing

Supports competitive pay, professional growth, and manageable conditions to reduce burnout and turnover.

Supports competitive pay, professional growth, and manageable conditions to reduce burnout and turnover of teachers.

- Supports competitive pay, professional growth, and manageable conditions to reduce burnout and turnover of teachers.

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Jonathan Leon

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