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Antonia Saunders

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Antonia Saunders

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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Associate

Bryant & Stratton College, 2018

Bachelor's

Bryant & Stratton College, 2018

Graduate

Strayer University, 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Richmond, Va.
Profession
Advocacy
Contact

Antonia Saunders ran for election to the Chesterfield County Public Schools to represent Bermuda District in Virginia. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Saunders completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Antonia Saunders was born in Richmond, Virginia. Saunders earned an associate degree and a bachelor's degree from Bryant & Stratton College in 2018 and a graduate degree from Strayer University in 2022. Her career experience includes working in advocacy and as a business owner and mental health professional. Saunders has been affiliated with Autism Speaks, Bryant & Stratton College, and the Education Advisory Board.[1]

Elections

2023

See also: Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Chesterfield County Public Schools, Bermuda District

Incumbent Ann Crawley Coker defeated Antonia Saunders in the general election for Chesterfield County Public Schools, Bermuda District on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ann Crawley Coker
Ann Crawley Coker (Nonpartisan)
 
54.4
 
11,045
Antonia Saunders (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
45.1
 
9,159
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
98

Total votes: 20,302
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Endorsements

Saunders received the following endorsements.

Pledges

Saunders signed the following pledges.

  • Everytown for Gun Safety

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Antonia Saunders completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Saunders' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have been a resident of Chesterfield County for over 15 years. As a mother of five children, all of whom attended Chesterfield County Public Schools, I know all too well the challenges that impact our children. I have a thorough understanding of the functionality of the school system at each level: elementary, middle and high school. I am an autism and special education advocate, with a first-hand understanding of the challenges faced by children with special needs and how impactful of a role, the schools and community play in their development In addition, I am also a mental health professional with over 18 years of providing facility- and home- based care to vulnerable children that reside within our community. With dedication and commitment, I will aid in the continuous growth within the Chesterfield County community. I will work to propel our children into a bright and promising future.
  • I will work to increase parent involvement, by bridging the gap between community and schools, through transparency and open communication.
  • I will work to increase school safety by working together with community partners to recongnize the early stages of crisis.
  • I will advocate an equal opportunity for all education, in the pursuit of higher learning for our students. .
I am personally passionate about our special needs community. Parents need to know they have choices when it comes to their childrens education and services. Also, ensuring our schools remain fully funded to invest in highly qualified teachers as well as support staff. I will not only advocate for students with disabilities but all the student's in Chesterfield County schools.
To perform the duties in which we are sworn in to do when elected to office.
I gave back to the community in which I served.
As a school board member, the primary job is to establish policies to increase direct services to our students. Also, directing policies that support our teachers and staff. In addition, transparency and open communication with parents and the community.
My constituents are the students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
Supporting our students and providing a safe place within the classroom. Also, providing equitable and individually requested (not forced) training opportunities for the teachers, faculty and staff.
I will build relationships with members of the broader community through transparency and open communication. Specifically targeting student advocacy groups as well as mental health organizations.
Working with the Board of Supervisors, utilizing data, as well as input from teachers, faculty and staff to ensure our schools have the resources they need.
The principal that all students will have a safe learning environment, teachers to teach and staff, to perform duties in which they were employed.
Working to bring community partners into to school to recongnize early stages of crisis (I.e. mental health professionals).
Senator Ghazala Hashmi, Member of the Virginia Senate, 10th District Representative
Reduced teacher to student ratio and added support services where needed. Allowing unencumbered time for teachers to plan leasons to ensure the students have effective lessons for each day. This includes but not limited to funding resources within the classroom for supplies.
Increased parent involvement in the classroom through transparency and open communication.
Fully funding our schools to invest in high quality educators and support staff.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 15, 2023