Kelly Critz

Education Every graduate of Seminole County Public Schools should be able to balance a checkbook, understand their credit score, and make a budget. Education I am running for Seminole County School Board to reverse the decline in our school districts and make sure every child has an excellent education. Education Smartphones and social media are a major problem for schools, especially with our teenagers. They distract students, make teachers waste classroom time disciplining students who are using their phones, and contribute to bullying. The solution is simple: a district-wide ban on smartphones during school hours. Education Early reading proficiency needs to be the highest priority for Seminole County elementary schools. It is one of the best predictors of a child’s academic success. If a student can’t read at grade level, every other class becomes harder and more frustrating.