Agar Quiñones-Aristone

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Agar Quiñones-Aristone

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 23, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Central Florida, 2003

Graduate

University of Central Florida, 2005

Ph.D

St. Thomas University, 2018

Personal

Profession

Education Administration

Contact

Campaign website

Agar Quiñones-Aristone ran for election to the Seminole County Public Schools school board to represent District 5 in Florida. Quiñones-Aristone lost in the primary on August 23, 2022.

Quiñones-Aristone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Agar Quiñones-Aristone earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from the University of Central Florida in 2003 and 2005, respectively, and a Ph.D. from St. Thomas University in 2018. Quiñones-Aristone's career experience includes working in education administration.

Elections

2022

See also: Seminole County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 5

Autumn Garick defeated Dana Fernandez in the general election for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Autumn Garick (Nonpartisan)	51.3	76,462
		Dana Fernandez (Nonpartisan)	48.7	72,453

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 148,915
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 5

Autumn Garick and Dana Fernandez defeated Joshua Memminger and Agar Quiñones-Aristone in the primary for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 5 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Autumn Garick (Nonpartisan)	42.1	32,924
✔		Dana Fernandez (Nonpartisan)	25.1	19,656
		Joshua Memminger (Nonpartisan)	18.8	14,700
		Agar Quiñones-Aristone (Nonpartisan)	14.0	10,926

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 78,206
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Agar Quiñones-Aristone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Quiñones-Aristone's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dr. Agar Quiñones-Aristone is a mother of two, educator, artist, and leader in the field of education. Dr. Agar Quiñones-Aristone was born in to a multi-cultural family where she was raised to respect and value hard work, integrity, and determination as keys to success. As a first generation college graduate, Dr. Quiñones-Aristone knew first-hand the importance a network of caring teachers and administration can have in a student's educational journey. In 2005 Dr. Quiñones-Aristone began her journey serving in the field of education, teaching at a Title 1 multi campus school for students with varying learning abilities. From 2005-2017, Dr. Q. served her community as an elementary, middle, and high school Art teacher in Orange County and Palm Beach County School District. In 2014 and 2015, she was ranked in the top 2% of educators in the nations ninth largest school district, OCPS. in 2018 Dr. Quiñones-Aristone graduated with her Doctorate in Education Leadership and Management. She holds two teaching certifications and has experience working with students from Kindergarten to Adults as well as with students with exceptionalities and underserved communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Partnering with Parents: It's time to partner and rebuild a positive and transparent educational environment- one that supports and includes parental rights and valuing community input. You know your child and student best! There's no substitute for the parental voice. Let's work together!
• Quality Education for All Students: Our students with exceptionalities and the community deserve quality programs that serve their educational needs here in SCPS. Evaluating the Exceptional Student Education program exposes gaps and deficiencies. Increasing teacher resources in the classrooms and school campuses provides much needed supports.
• Value Our Teachers and Staff: Teachers are the backbone of our education system. I believe in increased pay, incentives, and a culture of open communication where teachers are valued. Lets make SCPS the top district for recruiting new high quality teachers and be a place where veteran teachers, support staff want to stay.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a mother of two children I am passionate about creating a quality education system that creates and maintains high standards and provides our students with skills, knowledge, and training, that will help them become successful members of the community.

Students with exceptionalities should be provided with opportunities for skill training and certifications in vocational programs that go beyond the the experiences they currently have in public education. As a school district it is essential that we create a framework for all students to succeed; whether that be through higher education, vocational trainings, enlistment, or skill set certifications. SCPS has the opportunity to create and model a system that goes beyond the traditional structures offered upon graduation.

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