Leonard Bennett
Office Sought: D.C. Board of Education, District 2
Age: 28
Residence: Takoma Park.
Education: BA, psychology, sociology, MS, administrative studies, Boston College; JD studies, Catholic University.
Occupation: Counselor, youth shelter; legal intern; law student; former teacher and substitute teacher.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: None given.
Offices and positions held: Member, Black Law Students Association, Catholic University Columbus School of Law, 2005-06; youth mentor, People's Community Baptist Church Thanksgiving food drive.
Why should voters elect you?
"As the liaison between our educational system and the public, I will lead the public to demand the quality education our community's students deserve."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent problem of our educational system is the inability of its governing bodies to work collectively with the public to aid D.C. students. We have lost sight of the most important piece of the educational pie: the student. Students are the No. 1 priority; therefore, we must develop innovative strategies that provide our youth a means to higher achievement. This can be realized through better public relations, which give the public a better understanding of our educational system and lead the community to actively participate in and demand a more quality education for its community members."
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