Lauren Abell (Florida)

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Lauren Abell

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 1995

Graduate

University of North Florida, 2002

Personal

Birthplace

Palatka, Fla.

Profession

Education Administration

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Lauren Abell ran for election to the St. Johns County School Board to represent District 3 in Florida. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Biography

Lauren Abell was born in Palatka, Florida. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1995 and a graduate degree from the University of North Florida in 2002. Her career experience includes working in education administration.

Elections

2022

See also: St. Johns County School District, Florida, elections (2022)

General election

General election for St. Johns County School District school board District 3

Jennifer Collins defeated Lauren Abell in the general election for St. Johns County School District school board District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jennifer Collins (Nonpartisan)	52.4	13,069
		Lauren Abell (Nonpartisan)	47.6	11,873

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,942
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for St. Johns County School District school board District 3

Lauren Abell and Jennifer Collins defeated Douglas Russo and Rita Baldwin in the primary for St. Johns County School District school board District 3 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Abell (Nonpartisan)	41.7	5,624
✔	Submit photo	Jennifer Collins (Nonpartisan)	28.9	3,903
	Submit photo	Douglas Russo (Nonpartisan)	15.3	2,063
	Submit photo	Rita Baldwin (Nonpartisan)	14.0	1,894

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,484
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Marco Klovanish (Nonpartisan)
• William Kelman (Nonpartisan)
• Manila Clough (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

To view Abell's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

My Master's Degree is in Education and I am certified by the Florida Department of Education in Educational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education and School Counseling. I have worked in public education for over 20 years in various roles ranging from middle school counselor, school social worker, middle and high school assistant principal, coordinator of evaluations, director for professional development and virtual school administrator. I have extensive experience in community service in St. Augustine, having been a member (and past president) of the Junior Service League for 20 years, a founding member and current president of the All American Air Charitable Foundation and a volunteer for multiple non-profit organizations.

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?

• My education and experience and commitment to community service have prepared me well for the role of school board member.
• I will be committed to recruiting, retaining and supporting top-notch teachers and staff.
• I know our schools and care about their success, I am fully committed to a high-quality public education for all students in St. Johns County.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Access to high-quality public education for all is one of my core values. I believe that education opens doors and provides opportunities for children to discover new career paths, interests and aptitudes.

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

Active listener, good judgement, problem-solver.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I am an educator at heart and believe that education opens doors. The high-quality of the St. Johns County public schools (A school district since 2004) is something that I am proud to have been a part of since 1995. I would like to be remembered for my educator’s heart, my good judgment, ability to listen and be discerning, my positivity and optimism, my educational expertise, my work ethic and my dedication to this community.

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