Path to Sucess!

“Kurdell knows the county and school
system well. Her years as leader of the county PTA and her work with a range of civic and social groups give Kurdell a rounded perspective of where the district should focus its energies.”

– St. Petersburg Times 8/12/2004

 

 

“She understands the challenges Hillsborough Schools face yet still exhibits a passion for the job.”

– Tampa Tribune 8/10/2004

  

 

Carol Kurdell has the experience and knowledge to lead our School Board into the 21st century. A friend to both teachers and students, Carol understands what it takes to keep Hillsborough County schools on the path to success.

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Honored to have the endorsements of:

  • Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. Florida Gulf Coast Chapters
  • Hillsborough County Fire Fighters, Local 2294
  • Ironworkers Local 397
  • Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local Union 234
  • Tampa Bay Builders Association
  • Tampa Firefighters, Local 754

A QUALIFIED LEADER FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Carol Kurdell will...

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

  • Make classrooms more innovative and
    creative for the 21st century.
  • Ensure that schools are spending a
    majority of funds in the classroom.
  • Ensure highly qualified and well trained
    teachers are in every classroom.
  • Raise the standards of our
    children’s educational goals.

BE A VOICE FOR OUR TEACHERS

  • Supports higher teacher pay so we
    can attract the best teachers.
  • Use new practices and policies, on top
    of higher pay, to retain teachers.

MODERNIZE OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM

  • Increase parents’ ability to send children
    to the school of their choice.
  • Expand magnet, charter, and attractor programs.
    More technology in the classrooms.

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HIGHLIGHTS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Graduated High School from Robinson High in Tampa,
    Florida
  • B.A. Degree in Human Development
  • School Board Member, 1992-present
  • Full Service School Project, Assistant Director
  • Family Mediation Services, Developed and Coordinated the
    “Pilot Mediation Project”
  • Victor Valley School District, CA, Learning Disabilities
    Instructors Aide
  • President, Friends of Public Education, Inc.
  • President, Hillsborough County Council of PTA
  
  • Chair, Education Committee, Hillsborough County Needs Assessment
  • Chair, School Board of Hillsborough County
  • President Elect, South Florida Consortium of School Boards
  • Founding Member, Project Graduation
  • Founding Member, Peninsula PTAs
  • Board of Trustees, Project LINK (Local Impact of
    Neighborhood Kids, Inc.)
  • Executive Board, Hillsborough Constituency for Children
  • Chair, Parenting Committee, Florida PTA
  • Secretary, Florida PTA
  • Past President of South Florida Consortium