I want to continue in my "re-election" campaign in what I ran on in 2019: strong fiscal oversight, transparency, and open communication. Kent now has a healthy fiscal balance. Kent has a graduation rate of 89% in 2022. We "listened" to our community in wanting alternatives Kent Laboratory Academy (3-12) was born from that, we maintained I-Grad (16-21) increased TOP Program (18-21) inclusive education transitional program, offer a Highly Capable program and have brought early testing for dyslexia before entering kindergarten. In the future we need to promote and sustain a diverse workforce. To maintain all these programs and much more it takes sustained "Leadership."

My education, professional career managing people and large budgets, and my volunteer work have prepared me well for this work. I have been recipient of the Honorary Citizen of the Year of Covington 2012, Kent Reporter 2019, the Kent Area Parent Teacher Student Association Outstanding Service Award 2021-2022, and the Washington State School Directors Associates Leadership Award in 2022. 

I have been endorsed by the Martin Luther King Labor Council and the National Women's Political Caucus of Washington State. We are making progress and I need your help to continue for an even better future.

My name is Lizz Morgan and I am running for Position 3 on the Kent School District board. I’ve lived in the Kent/Covington area since 1986, am a proud graduate of Kentwood class of 2001, and now have a student attending KSD.

I’ve had experience as a classroom volunteer and am passionate about advocating for the academic excellence of all within our community and providing outstanding support for our staff.  I have a vested interest in the success of our district, and felt the need to run because I genuinely feel that change is needed to provide fresh perspective, a new outlook, and a better direction for our district.

My efforts will center around open communication to all parents/guardians, students, and staff within our diverse community, holding the administration accountable, and working to ensure the budget is actively fulfilling the needs of our schools, proposing changes as necessary.

My name is Stephanie Lawson, and I'm running for the Kent School District School Board District 3. I'm dedicated to ensuring all students in our district receive a high-quality education. As a parent and advocate, I have witnessed the challenges faced by students and teachers within our public education system.

I have fought for my children's right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and have volunteered countless hours to assist other parents in navigating a system that has failed their children. I understand the frustrations and struggles families go through, and I'm committed to being their voice on the school board.

My primary goal is to ensure that students and staff have access to the necessary resources to support their educational needs. I will advocate for the responsible allocation of public resources and the hiring and retention of qualified staff. Transparency and accountability within the administration are crucial, as accountability to the laws and policies that support high-quality education.

I'm honored to earn your vote. Electing me as your representative means supporting a candidate who is passionate about advocating for our students, teachers, and families. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children of our district. 

I chose to run for the Kent School District Board because I believe we can do better in providing a more equitable and safe environment for our students and staff.

We have a duty to provide the best education we are capable of to all our students. Having worked as a project manager, I believe I am uniquely qualified to provide the required communication abilities to help our district work cohesively toward our collective goal of providing a quality education to our most precious resource, our kids.

My children will be the 5th generation of my family to have graduated from this wonderful district; going all the way back to my great grandmother who graduated from Kent High School in 1939. I hope to show my children how we can improve in communicating with each other leading to better outcomes for everyone in our community.

I am a proud veteran, having served my country in the United States Air Force and hope you will give me the opportunity to serve my community again. This community is what we make of it, let's work together toward a brighter future. I appreciate your time and your vote!