ELECTION: Leslie Harbaugh the clear choice for Peninsula schools

I recently attended a forum featuring the candidates running for Peninsula School Board, Position 4. I was impressed by each candidate’s passion for education and willingness to extend themselves in the ways such a seat demands.

In the end, though, I became certain that Leslie Harbaugh is the best choice for this position. She is unwavering in her commitment to providing the highest quality education to all students. She is unafraid of taking a stance. She repeatedly demonstrates her tenacity and unparalleled work ethic in all the roles she currently plays in support of our schools and community, and her thoughtful, affable nature makes her someone who will effect change rather than polarization.

Her opponent’s ideas on curriculum and ideal teaching practices felt akin to a middle school student’s campaign promise of adding another recess or getting a vending machine in the gym if elected: They are attractive in theory but altogether unrealistic.

We have a lot to get done. Harbaugh is the clear choice.

This story was originally published September 29, 2015 at 12:49 PM with the headline "ELECTION: Leslie Harbaugh the clear choice for Peninsula schools."