Key Facts
Background
Cynthia Walsh is the author of Breaking the Autism Code and has volunteered with The Autism Community in Action (TACA) for 20 years, working with kids on the autism spectrum and their parents [1, 2, 3]. She was also a FOIA officer [1]. In 2021, Walsh’s son passed away, influencing her to further advocate for special needs students and solving COVID learning loss [1, 3, 4].
Key Issues
Budget
Walsh wants more fiscal responsibility regarding funds allocated for special needs [1].
Communication
Walsh wants to restore communication between students, parents, and teachers [1].
Curriculum
Walsh wants to fix COVID-related regression of academic standards; she advocates for focusing on learning as opposed to politics [1, 3].
Endorsements
Fairfax Republicans
Sources
1 Elect Cynthia Walsh
2 Fairfax County Times: Emotional and mental…
3 Fairfax County Times: Forum features school…
4 The Daily Wire
5 Fairfax County Times: GOP, FCDC announce…
6 Fairfax Republicans