Monica Ruiz

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Monica Ruiz

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November 8, 2022

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Monica Ruiz ran for election to the Wake County Public School System to represent District 2 in North Carolina. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Elections

2022

See also: Wake County Public School System, North Carolina, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Wake County Public School System, District 2

Incumbent Monika Johnson-Hostler defeated Monica Ruiz and Dorian Hamilton in the general election for Wake County Public School System, District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Monika Johnson-Hostler (Nonpartisan)	45.3	20,092
		Monica Ruiz (Nonpartisan)	43.4	19,287
	Submit photo	Dorian Hamilton (Nonpartisan)	10.6	4,700
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	322

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,401
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2022

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Monica Ruiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ruiz'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 originally from Maryland and earned a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. I worked in various immunology labs prior to earning a M.S. in Secondary Education from Old Dominion University. I have been working for WCPSS in various teaching capacities since 2017 at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. I have worked as a sub, Instructional Assistant, middle school math and science teacher, high school teacher of Earth & Environmental Science and Biology, Cross-Categorical Kindergarten teacher, and recently a Virtual Academy 5th grade teacher. Having worked in these various positions and at different schools throughout Wake County has led Monica to have a unique perspective in understanding the needs of students and teachers at every level.

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?

• Curriculum: Curriculum transparency with parental involvement; purging elements of Critical Race Theory & social activism from the curriculum; back to the basics in improving literacy, writing, and math skills
• Finances: Financial accountability & transparency; cutting back and/or eliminating departments & department heads; ensure Covid funds address learning loss
• Safety & Security: implementing a comprehensive & consistent county-wide discipline policy; having at least 1 School Resource Officer in every school at all times; safeguarding & fortifying all schools to ensure maximum security

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The area of public policy that I am most passionate about is ensuring the financial stewardship of the taxpayers' money. Too often the government misuses taxpayer funds or spends more than necessary. Fiscal responsibility is paramount for every elected official.

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