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Akita Parmer

NONPARTISAN

Akita Parmer is running for Rockdale County Board of Education Member.

Personal background

Akita received a bachelor's degree in accounting and business from Troy University and a master’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. She is an Executive Board Member of the JJG STEaM Foundation, Inc.

Professional background

Akita is an auditor for the Georgia Department of Revenue, where she has worked for the last four years. Previously, she was a senior technical project manager at AT&T.

Political background

Akita Parmer is a member of the Rockdale County Board of Education. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Access to Education

Serve on multiple committees providing scholarships to students in Rockdale County.

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School Curriculum

Wants schools to foster college and career readiness.

Secured funding for Memorial Middle School S.T.E.M. Program.

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School Facilities & Resources

Said, "To ensure that all students succeed, adequate funding for competitive salaries and classroom resources [is] essential."

Lists budget restraints as a top issue.

Said, "A healthy budget allows for the provisions of essential resources for students, recruitment and retention of quality teachers, school safety, and mental support for our students."

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Student Wellbeing

Said, "Many of these students have challenges in health, well-being, literacy and adequate parental support. Research shows many of these children lack school readiness skills, which require additional support staff and additional resources."

Said, "Maintaining a safe and secure school environment is essential...Various improvements have been made such as the weapons detection systems, clear book bags, hiring additional SROs at each high school, and enhanced camera surveillance at our schools."

Wants to use funding to maintain safety policies and procedures.

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Teachers

Wants to recruit and retain "quality teachers."

Wants to implement additional training for teachers and professional learning for alternatively certified teachers to combat teacher shortages and "quality issues."

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