Collier County Public School Board Candidates

Much of the annoying daily ads for school board candidates are misleading and downright deceitful.

The schools are already safe, spending is scrutinized and fair, and critical race theory is not being taught.

The Republican Club of Collier County and their endorsed candidates want you to believe the opposite. As registered Republicans, we are disappointed that the Collier County Republican Club has ignored that school board elections are nonpartisan. Additionally, they have endorsed a candidate with no educational background or teaching experience and former board member, Kelly Lichter. During several past school board meetings, Kelly’s behavior was very contentious resulting in many school board meetings that lasted until well after midnight. Her unprofessional comments set a horrible example for the students sitting in attendance.

We voted for incumbents Jory Westberry PhD, former Tommie Barfield Elementary principal for almost 20 years, Roy Terry who is a former teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal as well as Jen Mitchell, current CCPS Board Chair who was involved with PTO and the Superintendent Advisory Board.

We have known these people for years. In our opinion, Jory, Jen, and Roy have done an admiral job, they are honest, fair, and possess good common business sense. We need experienced, efficient, levelheaded board members who don’t waste their time slinging barbs at other candidates but will continue to work professionally and productively as an experienced and well qualified team.