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54 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Samantha Earnhardt <br /> school community social events, and more. This spring I volunteered every week in my son s <br /> 2nd grade classroom helping his classmates with reading and math (as directed by his teacher). <br /> I have recent first-hand experience working in the school AND in the classroom and have seen <br /> both the strengths and the needs in both. <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> I am parent to a 2nd grader and a rising kindergartner in OCS. That means that I have a vested <br /> interest in the trajectory&quality of investment our community makes in the school system for at <br /> least the next 13 years. Beyond that, I believe that strengthening the public education system is <br /> vital to our future-and volunteer at my son's school (and daughter's preschool) regularly in an <br /> effort to support the children around my children and the greater community. <br /> Similarly, my role as Macaroni KID Publisher is mostly unpaid labor, but I enjoy sharing a <br /> resource with local families that allows busy parents to tap into all sorts of family-friendly events <br /> being hosted by local organizations& businesses. This enriches the lives of local children & <br /> families AND supports local businesses, all of which strengthens the community overall. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I live on the outskirts of the county and have a Mebane address. Mebane is often forgotten when <br /> it comes to Orange County planning even though roughly 1/3 of it is in Orange County and it is <br /> rapidly growing (including he number of families with children!)Among other things, I would bring <br /> a consideration of impact beyond Chapel Hill & Hillsborough. <br /> In general, I am an examine-it-from-all-angles kind of person (hence the career in research), so I <br /> welcome expression of diverse viewpoints as a way to take more people s needs & perspectives <br /> into consideration. This results in a stronger final product. <br /> Do you have any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest <br /> (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 5/29/2024 1:24:50 PM Date Printed: 5/29/2024 <br />