Stand for Children Endorses Andrea Cobb for Tacoma School Board

TACOMA, Wash. - June 10, 2015 - PRLog -- Stand for Children, a non-partisan education advocacy organization, has endorsed Andrea Cobb, for the Tacoma School Board.  Andrea’s commitment to serving all students and closing the achievement gap is impressive.  Andrea was chosen by a committee of eight Stand Tacoma Advisory Board members and parents, who reviewed surveys filled out by the candidates.  When Ms. Cobb was interviewed, the committee felt confident with her substantive knowledge on the issues and deep connection to the community.

“Andrea Cobb impressed us with her life experiences, and knowledge of the issues,” said Liesl Santkuyl. “We were also thrilled with her enthusiasm and commitment to learning more about the issues within the community. Her thoughtfulness and dedication embodied that of an effective leader. That’s the kind of leadership our students need.”

The committee convened on June 6^th to meet with and discuss the qualifications of contenders in this school board race.

During the meeting, Ms. Cobb also shared her connection to Tacoma, where she was born and raised, and attended Tacoma Public Schools.  Andrea’s passion for education is also informed by her background.

“Neither of my parents had an opportunity to pursue postsecondary education,” said Cobb. “I experienced first-hand the power of an education to change the trajectory of a student’s life."

Stand for Children aims to endorse education champions who share our desire for bold change, who will make education their top priority, who can work strategically and effectively, and who will work with the community over the long term to improve outcomes for students in Tacoma.

About Stand for Children

Stand’s mission is to ensure that all children--regardless of their background-- graduate from high school prepared for, and with access to, a college education.

Stand for Children’s first chapter started in Oregon in 1999, and we have been working together for Washington's school children since 2007.