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Amy Ferdowsian
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Amy Ferdowsian is the Zone 1 representative on the Conway Public Schools school board in Arkansas. Ferdowsian won a first term in the by-district general election on September 19, 2017.
Elections
2017
- See also: Conway Public Schools elections (2017)
One seat on the Conway Public Schools Board of Education in Arkansas was up for general election on September 19, 2017. Incumbent Carl Barger did not file to run for re-election, which left the Zone 1 seat open for a newcomer. Amy Ferdowsian and Ron Hill ran for the seat, and Ferdowsian won the election.[1][2]
Results
| Conway Public Schools, Zone 1 General Election, 5-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Amy Ferdowsian |
52.58% | 102 |
| Ron Hill | 47.42% | 92 |
| Total Votes | 194 | |
| Source: Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Faulkner County Clerk Margaret Darter," September 20, 2017 | ||
Funding
The Faulkner County Clerk does not publish and freely disclose school board candidate campaign finance reports. If you have any information regarding the campaign finance disclosures in this race, please contact the school board elections team at editor@ballotpedia.org.
Campaign themes
2017
Ferdowsian participated in the following survey conducted by the Log Cabin Democrat. The newspaper's questions appear bolded, and Ferdowsian's responses follow below.
What made you want to run for school board?
| “ | Strong schools develop productive citizens. I strongly believe in Conway Public Schools and their ability to produce graduates that help our city grow and succeed. Being on the school board is a way for me to help our schools improve and continue this trend.[3] | ” |
| —Amy Ferdowsian (2017)[4] | ||
What qualifications do you have that makes you fit for the position?
| “ | I have a background in education. I have a Masters in Education and have taught middle school and high school science, and coached volleyball, basketball and track. I have also taught as an adjunct at Hendrix [College] and [the University of Central Arkansas]. These experiences have allowed me to better understand what it takes first hand for teachers and students to be successful in the classroom. I am also a parent of a kindergartener and [fifth] grader. I know what it is like to be a parent of a Conway school student, so I can relate to other parents and their concerns. This is my second year as Theodore Jones’[s] PTO president. This has given me another opportunity to work directly with students, parents, teachers and administrators. I feel that all of these experiences will help me serve better on the school board.[3] | ” |
| —Amy Ferdowsian (2017)[4] | ||
Why should residents vote for you?
| “ | Residents should vote for me because I truly believe in our public schools, and I want them to succeed. I want all students to be successful no matter their ability, background and path they choose after high school. We have a diverse population filled with students with a variety of interests and abilities. I want to be sure that our schools are equipped to teach to that diversity to develop productive citizens.[3] | ” |
| —Amy Ferdowsian (2017)[4] | ||
If elected, what will your top priorities be?
| “ | I value the chance to serve our community. Our schools are doing a good job and I want to help continue the good work that is being done and use my experience to provide another viewpoint and flexibility to adapt to changes in our society.[3] | ” |
| —Amy Ferdowsian (2017)[4] | ||
What unique aspect can you bring to the role of school board member?
| “ | I grew up in Conway Schools, I graduated from Conway High School, I have been a teacher, I am a parent and I am involved in my children’s school. I have participated in many aspects of the educational system, from academics to arts, to athletics to social activities. I can understand the concerns from many directions that keep our schools running and successful.[3] | ” |
| —Amy Ferdowsian (2017)[4] | ||
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Abbey Smith, "Phone communication with Faulkner County Clerk," July 13, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Faulkner County Clerk Margaret Darter," September 20, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Log Cabin Democrat, "Ferdowsian, Hill talk 2017 school board election," September 2, 2017
| Conway Public Schools elections in 2017 | |
| Faulkner County, Arkansas | |
| Election date: | September 19, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Zone 1: • Amy Ferdowsian • Ron Hill |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
