Linkedin: Patrina King

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Patrina earned a bachelor's degree in technical management with a concentration in human resources from DeVry University and a master's degree in business administration from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. Patrina has experience as a former Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) President and Head Fastpitch Softball Coach. She additionally volunteers for 21st Century Leaders, Junior Achievement, and Georgia State University. Patrina lives in Gwinnett County with her husband and daughter. 

Patrina is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Golf Women Mean Business, which is a membership organization that facilitates golf workshops for corporations and affinity groups. She also has experience as a former owner of a background investigations company. 

As of May 11, 2024, Patrina King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "rather than viewing vouchers as a solution, I propose...prioritizing investments in public education and guaranteeing fair funding, resources, and assistance to every student, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background."

- Said, "rather than viewing vouchers as a solution, I propose...prioritizing investments in public education and guaranteeing fair funding, resources, and assistance to every student, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background."

Access to Education

Promises to prioritize reading, writing, and arithmetic in curriculum.

Promises to enhance multilingual education resources and language programs and services.

Wants to partner with community organizations to create opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and other professional development.

Said, "my approach to addressing contentious issues in history education would be guided by a steadfast commitment to academic freedom, intellectual honesty and the fundamental belief that education should empower students to grapple with the complexities of the past to build a more just and equitable future."

- Promises to prioritize reading, writing, and arithmetic in curriculum.
- Promises to enhance multilingual education resources and language programs and services.
- Wants to partner with community organizations to create opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and other professional development.
- Said, "my approach to addressing contentious issues in history education would be guided by a steadfast commitment to academic freedom, intellectual honesty and the fundamental belief that education should empower students to grapple with the complexities of the past to build a more just and equitable future."

School Curriculum

Promises to improve college and career counseling services.

Promises to prioritize underserved communities by providing funding for updated materials, tehcnology, extracurricular programs, counseling, and special education.

- Promises to improve college and career counseling services.
- Promises to prioritize underserved communities by providing funding for updated materials, tehcnology, extracurricular programs, counseling, and special education.

School Facilities & Resources

Promises to prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional health of students.

Promises to collaborate with local law enforcement, security experts, educators, parents, and community members to create "a safe and secure educational environment."

Wants to enhance mental health resources in schools, provide access to counseling services, and create a supportive environment.

Proposes proactive planning and regular drills to be well-prepared for emergency situations.

- Promises to prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional health of students.
- Promises to collaborate with local law enforcement, security experts, educators, parents, and community members to create "a safe and secure educational environment."
- Wants to enhance mental health resources in schools, provide access to counseling services, and create a supportive environment.
- Proposes proactive planning and regular drills to be well-prepared for emergency situations.

Student Wellbeing

Promises to advocate for "professional growth opportunities [for teachers], with special attention to ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction."

Wants to implement "culturally responsive teaching practives that recognize and honor the cultural identities and heritage of all students."

Promises to offer competitive salaries and benefits, invest in professional development programs, and create a supportive work environment.

Proposes implementing policies such as flexible scheduling options, wellness programs and resources for childcare and family support.

- Promises to advocate for "professional growth opportunities [for teachers], with special attention to ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction."
- Wants to implement "culturally responsive teaching practives that recognize and honor the cultural identities and heritage of all students."
- Promises to offer competitive salaries and benefits, invest in professional development programs, and create a supportive work environment.
- Proposes implementing policies such as flexible scheduling options, wellness programs and resources for childcare and family support.

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- The Board of Education runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county 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.
- Board of Education members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

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