Veronica King

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Veronica King

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 18, 2020

Education

Associate

Tallahassee Community College, 1995

Bachelor's

Florida State University, 1997

Personal

Birthplace

Rockledge, Fla.

Religion

Christian

Contact

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Veronica King ran for election to the Seminole County Public Schools school board to represent District 3 in Florida. She lost in the primary on August 18, 2020.

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Biography

Veronica King was born in Rockledge, Florida. She earned an associate degree from Tallahassee Community College in 1995. She earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1997. King's career experience includes working as an executive to local government. She has served as a board member with The Life Academy of Excellence, with ACE Outreach Now, with the Health Equity Advisory Board (HEAB) in Seminole County; as a member with the Seminole Congregational Wellness Program in Seminole County, Florida; as a consultant and administrator with Every Kid Outreach, and as a founder and president with Family Circle of Life Network and Virtuous Precepts for Prosperous Living in Seminole County, Florida.

Elections

2020

See also: Seminole County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2020)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 3

Incumbent Abby Sanchez won election outright against Veronica King in the primary for Seminole County Public Schools school board District 3 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abby Sanchez (Nonpartisan)	63.1	48,116
		Veronica King (Nonpartisan)	36.9	28,126

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,242
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Veronica King completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by King'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.

Veronica King has 20-years of public service as a community advocate is a wife and mother of adult children who attended Seminole County Schools. Born and raised in Florida, she attended Florida schools, also graduating from Florida State University. Education is the root of her experiences with forward progression as an entrepreneur and published author. She believes quality education sets a path towards a bright future for students. King wants to see students achieve at their highest potential and teachers and staff to advance in their career. King brings personable leadership, integrity, professionalism, transparency, a "parent and teacher-friendly heartbeat", with a strong work ethic, that will promote equity, equality, and diversity for students, teachers, and staff. Having government capital, she understands governmental practices and the importance of representing those she serves. As a former vice-president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Florida, King advocated for Women and Girls in education, leadership, and social advancement. She mentor youth through Family Circle of Life Network, Inc., Virtuous Life Ministries Inc., its affiliate Virtuous Precepts for Prosperous Living, Inc., community non-profit organizations, and agencies.

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?

• Social Determinants Of Health Affecting Student Achievement - Addressing social issues that impact student behavior and academic performance and closing the gap in how social issues are addressed in our schools. Students are not cookie cutters whereby they all learn the same. They have different experiences related to their environment, social life, economics, education, and health that can influence how they perform in the classroom.
• Diversity In The Administration And In Hiring Practices -To enhance accountability and diverse practices within the hiring structures that afford opportunities for growth in our teachers and other professional staff. I believe legislation brings about awareness and accountability. We must be transparent in our practices.
• Leveraging partnerships and community engagement- Partnership with community agencies and businesses is essential to establishing healthy collaborations that help forge the mission.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about the social determinants of health that affects student progress in academic advancement, testing results, mental health, and student behavior

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to individuals such Harriet Tubman, Michelle Obama, and passionate Educators who fiercely dedicate their lives to ensuring that children are given the opportunities to advance academically, socially, responsibly as they grow and develop into successful citizens of society exercising civility in creating a better community.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials characteristics and principles should reflect empathy in personable leadership that understand governmental practices, have established relationships in the community, and know the importance of speaking up for what is right and what is needed for the people they represent. That leadership must have strong convictions, solidified decisions that advocate for the interests of the people with integrity, transparency, diversity, and inclusion including strong work ethic and

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have proven leadership that is personable with integrity, transparency, diversity, and inclusion to include a strong work ethic. I bring a parent heartbeat and teacher-friendly attitude that is empathic towards the needs of students, teachers, and non-instructional professionals. As a community advocate with political capital, I understand governmental practices, have established relationships in the community, and know the importance of speaking up for what is right and what is needed for those I will represent.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first historical event as a child sitting in my classroom was tragic incident with Space Shuttle Challenger. I was about 10 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

First job was in high school at Burger King at the age of 16. I worked there for a year and began working at Long John Silvers until I went off to college. I have been working since the age of 16.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

We Are The World

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

School board members represent and advocate for the needs and interests of students, teachers, staff and the public school

Who are your constituents?

Students, teachers, non-instructional professionals, families, and those within the Seminole county public school system and Seminole County District 3

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

One of my greatest priorities is to establish new approaches to direct dialogue with our district's students, faculty, staff, and community. It is important to foster engagement as a Collective Coalition that brings diversity, cultural awareness, and a synergy to addressing many societal issues. Our youth are our future leaders and must engage today. It is increasingly important to prepare our students to operate and compete in not only a global society, but a diverse society; meaning, they should be culturally aware but also be able to appreciate and respect diversity in its many forms. As our schools remain one of the key institutions for helping shape their understanding and perspectives, we must create a platform where students are able to function effectively, even in the wake of a differentiating experience from their own. This is how they learn empathy, compassion, character, and tolerance, and as a result, become better leaders and members of society.

I also plan to establish channels that appeal to communication preferences of both segments. Parents may want direct conversation and email, whereas students may want to communicate through social media. We are going to establish an open-door policy with direct channels that demonstrate my commitment to being approachable and available so that I can be an effective advocate for them.

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