Widline Pierre

Widline Pierre

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Nonpartisan

Candidate, School District of Palm Beach County school board District 6

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Lake Worth Community High School

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Religion

Christian

Profession

Business founder

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Widline Pierre is running for election to the School District of Palm Beach County school board to represent District 6 in Florida. Pierre declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.^[source]

Pierre completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Widline Pierre earned a high school diploma from Lake Worth Community High School. Pierre's career experience includes working as a business founder, school counselor, and mental health professional.

Elections

2026

See also: School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, elections (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for School District of Palm Beach County school board District 6

Widline Pierre is running in the general election for School District of Palm Beach County school board District 6 on November 3, 2026.

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2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Widline Pierre has dedicated her career to serving students, families, and the community. A

former school counselor with the Palm Beach County School District, she has also worked as a mental health therapist for several agencies, where she provided critical support to children and

families in need.

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?

• This campaign is about us — our kids, our schools, and our future. Fighting Forward for policies that work for our schools, teachers and our community.
• Improve workforce readiness programs; Raise school performance and accountability
• Strengthen school safety by expanding behavioral & mental health support to upgrading building schools

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a former school counselor and mental health professional, there are a few public policies I am passionate about: Healthcare access to mental health and student well-being; Education policy from funding for our teachers and school counselors

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

I've spent my career in our schools, seeing firsthand what students and families need. Integrity, heart, fairness, trust

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibilities are: Putting students and families first; supporting strong leadership; fighting and setting policies that work; budgets and accountability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I always imagine leaving something that is bigger than myself. I want to leave something that everyone can benefit from regardless of your race, color, economic status.

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

Google founded, my first year in high school.

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

I was 16 years when I had my very first job and it was Boston Market. I left when I graduated high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl and the Bible. Both books teach how strong we are as human beings.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

One of the Berenstain Bears.

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

In my view, the primary duty is to ensure every student has access to a world-class quality, safe and supportive education.

Who are your constituents?

My constituents are definitely my students, families, teachers, school counselors and staff. Stakeholders and our community that rely on our public schools to provide a safe and world-class quality education. I must consider their needs, voices and best interests at heart.

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

For over 10 years, I served as a school counselor and mental health therapist right
here in our district. Supporting the diverse needs means more resources for our students, inclusive teaching, behavioral and mental health supports. For staff, rigorous professional development, growth, fair support and being listened to. Open communication, dialogue, language access for our community.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I learned as a former school counselor and mental health professional and now a Community Activist. Strong relationship begins by being present at community events, cultural gathering, neighborhood meetings even in those Facebook community groups. Working side by side with organizations that support our students, families and teachers.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

As a former school counselor, I know the importance of building strong relationship with parents. I listen to them with heart and care, follow up with them, and work with them as true partner. I have parents who looked for my information just to invite to their child's graduation. Parents know people who genuinely care and I am that person.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

I founded an ABA Company that is growing. We offer ABA services to children with autism and other related-disabilities.

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