Down to work

 

Angela Allen takes the oath of office as District 2 School Board member.

Angela Small Allen, elected to the District 2 seat on the Goochland School Board last Tuesday, took her oath of office on November 8 administered by Amanda Adams, Principal Deputy Clerk of the Goochland Circuit Court.

In addition to Allen's husband, daughter, and parents, the other four members of the school board, supervisors Susan Lascolette, District 1, Neil Spoonhower, District 2, and 65^th District Delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates Lee Ware attended the brief ceremony at the GCPS central office.

The GCPS team.
 LtoR Mike Newman, Jeremy Raley, Sandra Barefoot-Reid, Karen Horn, Angela Allen, J.D. Wright

During congratulatory remarks, School Board Chair Karen Horn, District 3 referenced the red apple featured on Allen's campaign signs and literature. " The apple is the universal symbol of knowledge and education. It will now symbolize the knowledge she brings to the work of the Goochland county school board; knowledge gained in service to our community;  and positive impact she will make on our children's' education as we advocate for our children, staff and families."

"This is the highest honor of my life in service to others who have chosen me for this responsibility," said Allen. "I have a lot to learn but have never been afraid of hard work. I'm open to the challenge and hope that I faithfully honor the trust that the citizens of District 2 put in me."

School Superintendent Jeremy Raley presented Allen with a selection of team GCPS swag before she began orientation for her new job.

Thanks to all who seek and hold elected office on the local level, especially in the very strange times in which we live.