Diana Hawley

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Diana Hawley

Nonpartisan

Cecil County Board of Education District 5

Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

6

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

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Diana Hawley is a member of the Cecil County Board of Education in Maryland, representing District 5. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.

Hawley ran for re-election to the Cecil County Board of Education to represent District 5 in Maryland. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Elections

2022

See also: Cecil County Public Schools, Maryland, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Cecil County Board of Education District 5

Incumbent Diana Hawley defeated Russ Johnson in the general election for Cecil County Board of Education District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana Hawley (Nonpartisan)	61.6	15,815
		Russ Johnson (Nonpartisan)	37.6	9,661
		Other/Write-in votes	0.8	204

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,680
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Diana Hawley and Russ Johnson advanced from the primary for Cecil County Board of Education District 5.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Stickley (Nonpartisan)

2018

See also: Cecil County Public Schools elections (2018)

General election

General election for Cecil County Board of Education District 5

Diana Hawley defeated Evan Jones Jr. in the general election for Cecil County Board of Education District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana Hawley (Nonpartisan)	76.6	19,127
	Submit photo	Evan Jones Jr. (Nonpartisan)	22.9	5,728
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	130

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,985 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Diana Hawley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hawley'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.

I am a current CCPS parent and have been an active parent volunteer for the past 13 years (including a longtime classroom volunteer; a PTO/PTSO President/officer for 8 years; a elementary school mentor; a member on 7 CCPS committees). I also served as a substitute teacher for 5 years. I have served on the BOE of Cecil County for the past 4 years, including 2 years as VP, and 1 year as President (which is my current role). I also serve on 3 Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) committees, and was chosen as a MABE Board member. If re-elected, I will also continue in this role.

I am running for re-election because I care about all of the students we serve; I am in the schools, I see their diverse needs, and they deserve to receive a safe and high quality education so that they can become productive and successful citizens. I also see our teachers and staff in action, and they deserve our trust, support, and the resources they need to effectively do their jobs. I have been and will continue to put in the large amount of time necessary to advocate for these needs, help prepare a responsible budget, and work productively with CCPS leadership and stakeholders.

I do not serve through a political lens; I am open-minded and focused on fair and balanced solutions. I believe in working to make sure students can learn critical thinking skills and understand and respect differences and providing rigor and equitable opportunities and for them to reach their potential.

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?

• I will continue to advocate for a responsible budget that allows for safe and functional facilities, student and staff resources (including addressing mental health needs), and smaller class sizes
• I am a CCPS parent who continues to promote positive parent involvement, curriculum transparency, and productive communication
• I will continue to work to provide equitable opportunities for ALL students, including the needs of marginalized populations. It is important to continue to work to provide academic rigor, increased early intervention opportunities, and a quality college and career readiness program.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I have been working to make sure our education policies allow the superintendent to establish regulations and procedures to provide for quality learning, safety, and expectations for meeting the diverse needs of all of our students. The policies must be developed in accordance with the law; I believe in working with leadership to find ways to respect community values. I am passionate about serving with integrity and objectivity--and without a political lens. Education is NOT about imposing your personal beliefs or values on anyone, and the extremism we have recently experienced does not belong in public education. Our students are our future. The focus is always about meeting student needs, making connections, offering a variety of opportunities, and teaching them the critical thinking skills, knowledge, and tools they need to be successful in life.

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