Key Facts
Background
Amanda Grace Dean earned her BS from George Mason University with a double major in Information System and Operations Management and Marketing, and she went on to earn an MBA from George Mason University with a concentration in Project Management. She has been a Graduate Teaching Assistant for George Mason University School of Business, and she is a former Senior Consultant and Senior Manager at Deloitte. Dean has worked as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company since November 2021 [4].
Key Issues
Budget
Dean prioritizes fiscal responsibility and strategic investment of funds in the education system in order to maximize growth [3].
Communication
Dean believes effective communication at upper levels can help the School Board solve problems on lower levels [3].
Curriculum
Dean wants to ensure political agendas are not taught in classrooms [3].
Parental Involvement
Dean is in favor of parental involvement in the school system [5].
Endorsements
Republican Party of Chesapeake; Randy Forbes, Congressman; Rick West, Mayor; John de Triquet, Vice-Mayor; John Cosgrove, Member of Virginia Senate; Jay Leftwich, Virginia Delegate; Barry Knight, Virginia Delegate; Victoria Proffitt, Commissioner of Revenue; Debbie Ritter, Council Member; Christie New Craig, School Board Member; Craig Robertson, Former Music Supervisor for Chesapeake Public Schools
Sources
1 VPAP
2 Facebook
3 The Virginian-Pilot
4 LinkedIn
5 Amanda Dean for School Board