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Stephen is originally from Virginia Beach. He has a bachelor’s degree in government & public affairs and political science from George Mason University and a master’s degree in survey research from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Danielle, and their three sons outside of Manassas.

Stephen is the director of research and staff development. He works at Wakefield Research, where he has been for over four years.

Stephen D. Spiker's campaign for school board is his first entry into politics.

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Said, "there's a lot that needs to be done, but it must include parents, who need to know when violent actions happen at their kids' schools and be part of the solution."

- Said, "there's a lot that needs to be done, but it must include parents, who need to know when violent actions happen at their kids' schools and be part of the solution."

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Plans to refocus efforts on learning and academics and return to rigorous academic standards.

Wants to prioritize student discipline by giving teachers the support they need.

Supports phasing out synchronous learning to ensure students are in classrooms.

Encourages instruction, materials, guest speakers, and mentorships to provide the resources for college and alternative paths.

Said, "parents must be part of the solution. Education doesn’t end when kids get off the bus in the afternoon. Parents understand their child’s needs best and need to be included in decisions about their kids."

- Plans to refocus efforts on learning and academics and return to rigorous academic standards.
- Wants to prioritize student discipline by giving teachers the support they need.
- Supports phasing out synchronous learning to ensure students are in classrooms.
- Encourages instruction, materials, guest speakers, and mentorships to provide the resources for college and alternative paths.
- Said, "parents must be part of the solution. Education doesn’t end when kids get off the bus in the afternoon. Parents understand their child’s needs best and need to be included in decisions about their kids."

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Stephen D. Spiker

Stephen is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Government & Public Affairs and Political Science from George Mason University, and a Master’s degree in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Danielle, and their three sons outside of Manassas.

Stephen D. Spiker's campaign for school board member is his first entry into politics.

Stephen is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Government & Public Affairs and Political Science from George Mason University. He has a Master’s degree in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Danielle, and their three sons outside of Manassas.

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Stephen D. Spiker's campaign fo school board member is his first entry into politics.

- 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.