-Hello, my name is Dr. Laura Marie Rivera
and I'm running for Seattle School Board
because our children deserve schools
that see their potential,
honor their identities,
and prepare them for every opportunity ahead.
I am a mother, a nonprofit professional, an advocate,
and, most relevantly, an educator.
That distinction matters.
This year, there are four school board director positions
on the ballot,
and I'm the only candidate with direct classroom experience.
We all remember how troubling it was
when Donald Trump convened a meeting on women's health
without a single woman in the room.
The same principle applies here.
It is simply unacceptable to shape the future of our schools
without an educator at the table.
School boards make critical decisions
that affect everything from curriculum and funding
to teacher support and student well-being.
Without an educator's experience,
those decisions run the real risk
of being disconnected from reality.
Just as we would expect doctors to be part
of conversations about healthcare,
we should expect educators to be part
of conversations about education.
My experience ensures our policies are practical,
equitable, and rooted in what actually works for kids.
Each child comes with unique strengths and challenges
and hopes and dreams.
We must build a system that honors them all.
This means art, sports, music,
dual-language immersion, advanced math,
hands-on technical programs, special education,
and student wellness with particular care for those
furthest from educational justice.
We literally have the future of our society sitting
in our classrooms today.
A vote for me is a vote for the students.
I'm proudly endorsed by community leaders
and elected officials, educators and the teachers union,
progressive organizations and Vote Mama Lobby.
They know I bring a culturally inclusive approach
and a record of showing up when it matters most.
Vote Laura Marie Rivera
for Seattle School Board Director 4.
Thank you for your support and remember to get out the vote.