Alies Muskin

Office Sought: Montgomery County Board of Education, At Large
Age: 53
Residence: Silver Spring.
Education: BS, anthropology, City College; course work, City University of New York.
Occupation: Chief operating officer, Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
Web site:http://www.muskinforboe.org
E-mail address: aliesmuskin@gmail.com
Offices and positions held: Cluster coordinator, area vice president, MCCPTA; president, Einstein High; member, High School Plus, Academic Ineligibility Committee, Guidance Advisory Committee; chairman, MCCPTA High School Committee, MCCPTA Downcounty Consortium Committee; member, Family Involvement Special Committee, State Department of Education.

Why should voters elect you?

"I will be a strong voice to encourage community involvement so all students achieve their potential and graduate from high school ready for postsecondary opportunities."

What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?

"Among the many urgent issues, preparing students for high school graduation is perhaps the most pressing. Gains being made in elementary school must be sustained. This, with the continued implementation of middle school reform, should prepare students for academic challenges that will open doors. To close the achievement gap that persists for minority students, non-native English speakers, students with disabilities and those who live in poverty, there must be high expectations for all. High school graduates must know how to read, think critically, use technology, perform math functions and be ready for postsecondary education and living in a global community."

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