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Williams says her priority is to get all Manassas schools fully accredited

 

Robyn Williams is seeking a seat on the Manassas City School Board.

We sent a questionnaire to Williams, and her responses are below: 

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PL: What are the top three major issues facing Manassas residents?

Williams: 1. All schools must be fully state accredited 2. Every child deserves a great education from Special Ed to our most academic achievers 3. Consistent communication.

PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?

Williams: Every school must be fully accredited. It is my first and foremost priority to ensure all the schools in Manassas City are fully accredited. All of the Manassas City Public Schools are fully accredited except for Metz. There is a tremendous amount of work that needs to be done. We are too small of a district to have a school-of-choice program, but I envision grouping more of our same skilled set students together to obtain the greatest impact and excel our passing rates, not just to the minimum requirements, but to higher levels. I would like to see a working partnership with teachers. Teachers are who touch our children on a daily basis and have the most impact on our success as a district.

 

Every student deserves a great education. I truly believe our schools are unique serving a small community providing opportunities for each child to be the very best they can be. From special education to our highest academic achievers. Our community demands it; I demand it.  Focusing on safety and student achievement both inside and outside of the classroom, using a comprehensive approach including: rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations and positive reinforcement for both students and teachers, efficient use of resources, school-community partnerships, staff development, leveraging of technology, and increased communication is how I will ensure each student receives a quality education.  

Consistent communication. Efficient parent-teacher communication is vital. Our school system must make use of cutting edge digital communication methods, in addition to written and personal communications, to see that parents are aware and involved in their student’s academic journey. 

PL: From your perspective, what is the job description of the office you’re seeking?

Williams:
From my prospective, it is the job or our School Board to always be cognitive of what changes are coming about by paying close attention to our community as a whole, what our society needs from our student body as they transition into being productive happy citizens, and to what the future trends are in our public education system from federal and state levels, so that we can predict correctly.

PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?

Williams:
I founded Redstone Realty in January of 2013, and before Redstone Realty, co-founded Williams Realty in 2004. As president and principal broker, I have direct management and supervision of the brokerage firm and its practitioners.
 
My responsibilities include developing policies and procedures for the firm, education, and enforcement of the policies and procedures set forth, as well as, ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates.  In addition to supervisory duties, my role as a Realtor requires me to develop and maintain relationships through personal interaction and extraordinary customer service while paying close attention to numerous details.
 
Negotiating and problem solving are skill sets crucial to me as a real estate practitioner. The experience and knowledge I have gained through so many experiences have prepared me for the task of being a strong school board member caring for our students, our teachers, and our community.
 
PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well informed and understands the workings of the Manassas City School Board? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency? 
 
Williams: I think it is difficult to have a real understanding of the workings of our government because it does take time and involvement, particularly at the school board level. Too many of our citizens in today’s society are simply stretched too thin when it comes to the time they have. I would personally reach out to our community through the various clubs we have, through homeowners associations, and events throughout the city, not through school events alone. The schools affect our community as much as our community affects our schools, a concept that needs to be recognized.
 
PL: Have you ever made any mistakes in your public life? How have they affected you?
 
Williams: I have made many mistakes throughout my lifetime, and I am quite sure I will make much more. The mistakes I have made in the past have helped me deal with any mistakes I will make in the future. To make mistakes it to learn from them. I rather learn from a mistake I have made and take one step closer to being a better human being than make no mistakes at all.
 
PL: Our readers want leaders in local government. Why should they vote for you?
 
Williams: I have a vision, families wanting to send their children to Manassas City Public Schools. I have two children, both attending Metz Middle School, and I know we have some challenges to overcome, but the students we have in our classrooms are capable of meeting higher expectations should we provide them. 

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