Annie Bell-Rahman

Annie Bell-Rahman

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Annie Bell-Rahman was a candidate for District 5 representative on the Albuquerque Public Schools school board in New Mexico. Bell-Rahman was defeated in the by-district general election on February 7, 2017.

Elections

2017

See also: Albuquerque Public Schools elections (2017)

Four of the seven seats on the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education were up for by-district general election on February 7, 2017. In his bid for re-election to District 3, incumbent Lorenzo Garcia defeated challengers Ali Ennenga, Amy Legant, and Charles White. District 5 incumbent Steven Michael Quezada and District 6 incumbent Don Duran did not file to run for re-election, leaving both seats open for newcomers. Four candidates—Annie Bell-Rahman, Rachel Gonzales, Kayla Marshall, and Candelaria Patterson—ran for the District 5 seat, and Patterson won the race. Six candidates—Abbas Ali Akhil, Elizabeth Armijo, C. Douglas Brown, Melissa Finch, Paula Maes, and Paul Sievert—ran for the District 6 seat, and Armijo won. The race for the District 7 seat featured incumbent David Peercy and challengers Ian Burch, William Steinberg, and Brian Tierney. Peercy won re-election to the board. A total of six candidates withdrew from the race before their names were put on the ballot: R. Jason Vaillancourt in District 3, Than-Lan Sena, Alex Villanueva, and Anne Young in District 5, Stephen Verchinski in District 6, and Sina-Aurelia Pleasant-Soul in District 7.

Results

Albuquerque Public Schools, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Candelaria Patterson	56.83%	1,024
Kayla Marshall	26.86%	484
Rachel Gonzales	11.71%	211
Annie Bell-Rahman	4.61%	83
Total Votes		1,802
Source: Bernalillo County Clerk, "APS/CNM School Board Election February 7, 2017," accessed February 22, 2017 and Bernalillo County Clerk, "APS/CNM School Board Election was certified Friday, Feb. 10th, 2017," February 13, 2017

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the Albuquerque Public Schools election

Bell-Rahman reported no contributions or expenditures to the New Mexico Secretary of State in the election.

Campaign themes

2017

Bell-Rahman participated in a questionnaire provided by the Albuquerque school district. The district's questions are shown in bolded text, and Bell-Rahman's answers follow below.

1. Why do you want to be a board member for Albuquerque Public Schools?

“	To improve the educational system for both the student and the teacher.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

2. What is your interest in education?

“	I used to be a teacher and have also served as an administrator. I believe education is the key to success and achieving one's goals.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

3. In what ways will you support the mission and vision of the district?

“	I will review, collaborate, and contribute my ideas to current laws, policies, and directives. I believe my years as an educator and working within the community for 45 years gives me a unique perspective in identifying policies that could both benefit or harm the community in which I serve.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

4. How will you work with the superintendent?

“	My role would be that of a consult. Using my experiences and the ability to listen to help manifest change and address real concerns ofthe community.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

5. What is your past and current involvement with Albuquerque Public Schools?

“	I have mentored students in various APS schools. I have been involved with MESA at both West Mesa, Truman, and Washington Middle School. I also served as North Area Representative for West Mesa Clusters.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

6. What should be the relationship between the superintendent and Board of Education?

“	Hoping that the superintendent has an open door policy, so that one will be able to discuss issues as it pertains to the district I represent, and APS at large.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

7. What qualities and skills would you bring to the Board of Education?

“	Having experiences as both a classroom teacher and administrator, makes me aware of students needs and what the administration wants to accomplish. Background in Diversity (Racial, cultural, special needs, and religious). I also have teaching certificates from both New Mexico and Texas.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

8. What school or community volunteer activities have you participated in related to the community?

“	I have mentored students in various APS schools. I have been involved with MESA at both West Mesa, Truman, and Washington Middle School. I also served as North Area Representative for West Mesa Clusters. I have also coached baseball and soccer in Westgate Heights. Volunteered for St. Martins Hospitality Center for the Homeless. I serve on the NM Interfaith Dialogue Council. Volunteer in corrections (concerns about school to prison pipeline). Served as a Goodwill ambassador to several countries.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

9. How do you plan to work with constituents?

“	I plan to work with them through dialogue and collaboration.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

10. What do you see as opportunities and challenges to the district?

“	Keeping good teachers, budget, and quality education for all students.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

11. What do you think is the best way for the district to accomplish the three academic goals?

a. Early learning - Early learning begins with expecting parents, is nurtured as children develop language and number skills in elementary school, and grows with students as they mature in supportive classrooms becoming adept at using these skills in a variety of contexts.

b. College and Career Readiness - Students acquire skills which support formal and informal life-long learning to adapt and remain productive through changing economic and job market landscapes. All students will be prepared for postsecondary opportunities (college and/or career) without the need for remediation.

c. Developing the Whole Child - APS will ensure each child is safe, engaged, challenged and supported through programs and practices focused on removing social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and increased health literacy.

• Safe and welcoming environment
• Whole Child includes ... physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual
• Remove barriers to learning
• Discover and develop individual gifts and talents
• Use skills to better the community

“	In addressing all three academic goals, the answer is to visit schools that serve the different populations in my district. Talk to principals, parents, teachers, and students. I have visited more than half ofthe schools in my district, and several outside my district; and they have great ideas and have given me input to make informed decisions. The best way to address these goals is to go to the schools that are responsible for helping us meet them.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

12. If elected, how will you work with the current board?

“	Work through dialogue and what makes APS great. Learning from their experiences and their work within the communities we serve.	”
—Annie Bell-Rahman (2017)

See also

• Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico
• Albuquerque Public Schools elections (2017)

External links

Suggest a link

• Albuquerque Public Schools
• Campaign website