Key Facts
Background
Amy Solares has a BS in Psychology from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor (law degree) from Widener University. Solares is a volunteer coach for Virginia Beach Public Schools. Furthermore, Solares has coached various sports outside of the school system on a volunteer basis. Solares has been a volunteer for a variety of organizations such as the Virginia Beach Police Department and the Animal & Care Adoption Center for over 10 years [3, 5].
Key Issues
Curriculum
Solares wishes to have the curriculum focus more on math, english, science, and vocational training [3, 5].
Parental Involvement
Solares hopes to increase parent involvement in schools [3, 5].
Teachers
Solares believes in decreasing teacher workload [3].
Discipline
Solares advocates for reintroducing class rank and for enforcement of student discipline [3].
Endorsements
Republican Party of Virginia Beach; Carolyn Weems, Member of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Board for District 4; Laura Hughes, At-Large Member of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Board; Victoria Manning, At-Large Member of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools School Board; Students First Virginia
Sources
1 VPAP
2 Facebook
3 Students First Virginia
4 Republican Party of Virginia Beach
5 Amy Solares