Candidate Survey: Belinda Queen for Prince George’s County Board of Education, District 6

Name
Belinda Queen

Age
55

County
Prince George’s

Education
College Degree

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Career/Occupation
Retired

Education Experience
AA Degree in Accounting, Certifcation in Word Processing, Public HS Graduate of Northwestern HS

Political Experience
Current Elected Member of PGC Democrat Central Committee, Community Activist, Vice Chair of the Central Coalition of PGC, Appointed Member of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.

Website
www.votebelindaqueen.com

Social Media Accounts
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Why are you running for office?
Change and Transparency

Who do you consider your political role model, and why?
My Grandmother Mable Luckett was my Role Model. The reason why is She prepared and taught me to have the heart for the people and the Passion to Serve.

What is your favorite book about politics and policy, and why?
The Bill of Rights because it’s the law that protect the Individual freedom of Everyone.

What is your favorite book about education, and why?
I would have to say it’s a toss between Who move my Cheese and BOSS the Movement. BOSS the Movement teaches us our birthrights of confidence, courage, hope, belief and faith. This helps our youth people Develop and build confidence and self/esteem. Who move my Cheese has helps me adapt to the change in time and generations.

What will be your top priority on the Board of Education?
Putting Kids FIRST

What is the biggest issue facing your county schools?
Social Equality of Education

What are the three biggest issues facing Maryland schools?
Equality, Transparency and Sustainability

Have you read your county schools curriculum? If so, which parts do you like and which parts do you dislike?
I like the Specific credit requirements, I dislike the HSA Requirements

What is your position on school spending?
Adjustments and reallocation of funds needed

Please identify the three areas which you believe should be prioritized when it comes to school funding
Classroom Technology/Computers, School Maintenance, Teacher Pay

What is your position on teacher tenure?
No answer

What is your position on standardized testing?
No answer

What is your position on classroom size?
No answer

Do you believe the Board of Education should having taxation authority?
No answer