VOTE NOVEMBER 8, 2022
ISSUES CLOSE TO MY HEART
Mental Health Support
It’s never been more important to support our children’s mental health and wellbeing. If a student comes to school carrying a heavy emotional burden or is getting bullied at school, that issue needs to be addressed before any learning can take place. Our schools need more counselors and mental health resources to meet children where they are, address their needs, and set them up for success in and outside the classroom. It’s a basic need for children, and it’s a school-wide safety issue.
Teacher Retention & Quality of Life
District 22 is blessed to have amazing, sought-after schools, and with that demand, comes ever-increasing housing costs. Many teachers can’t afford to live near their schools, and driving a long commute presents a quality-of-life issue. I want to advocate for affordable workforce housing that provides teachers and their families with the opportunity to live closer to the schools and communities where they work.
Equity Across All Schools in Greenville County
Equity in education is achieved when each student has equal access to the resources they need to be prepared for success after high school. For example, some schools need more interventionists, while others need more counseling support. Each school population has unique needs, and GCS should strive to ensure that all children get the resources they need to have a strong, fulfilling education that prepares them for life post-graduation.
LISTEN TO LURA
Simple Civics Podcast
Area 20/22 Candidate Forum
Republican Women's Forum
September 29, 2022
Area 22 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees. Click to listen or to see a transcript
Area 20/22 Candidate Forum
Area 20/22 Candidate Forum
Area 20/22 Candidate Forum
October 19, 2022
Forum with candidates from Area 20 and 22 at Wade Hampton High School. Click to Watch / Listen.
EDUCATOR TESTIMONIAL
Brett Deloach Vaughn - Past Principal, Stone Academy
" I am the mom of a middle school student and I know the importance of parent involvement on our local school boards. As the principal of Stone Academy from 2016-2021, I had the distinct honor of observing Lura’s leadership and service on as a PTA Board Member and President. Specifically, Lura championed a number of Health Fairs, Walk to School events and other initiatives. With Lura's support, we improved our playing fields into a safer and more desirable space for student play, and we completed our multi-year Safe Routes to schools grant - a partnership with SCDOT and the City of Greenville to create a more efficient school traffic plan to make families safer. Lura’s knowledge and dependability was key to the success of these projects!
Lura is approachable, dependable, thoughtful and willing to serve! She is a great listener and cares about all students, families, and teachers in Greenville County. Lura seeks to understand what is in the best interest of all students and then takes action. Whether you have a child in school or not, I encourage you to get to know more about Lura. "
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