Betty D. Covington*
Office Sought: School Board Dumfries
Age: 72
Residence: Dumfries.
Education: BS, education, East Carolina University; MA, school administration, University of Virginia.
Occupation: School Board member, Dumfries District; retired elementary school principal.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: bcovington@pwcs.edu
Offices and positions held: School Board member, Dumfries District, 1996-97, 2004-07;
board of directors, Boys and Girls Club, Curry School of Education Foundation (University of Virginia); member, awards committee, Curry School of Education Foundation (University of Virginia); chief judge, county spelling bee; state judge, Veterans of Foreign Wars "Voice of Democracy" essay contest.
Why should voters elect you?
I am committed to providing a world-class education for our students. My 45 years' experience as an educator will provide beneficial expertise.
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
Building schools to accommodate increasing student enrollment.
What is your plan to address the traffic problems in Virginia?
*NR*
Do you think current policies governing growth & development in your area are too restrictive, not restrictive enough or just right?
not restrictive enough
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