Hollywood, MD – David Drys, a business and management expert with a history of strategic planning and leadership, has declared his candidacy for the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, representing District 4. Drys, stepping into the educational realm with a non-traditional background, pledges to prioritize transparency, elevate parental involvement, and tailor education to fit every student’s individual needs.
With a notable career spanning the business and government sectors, Drys brings a fresh perspective to the challenges facing the school district, such as ensuring the safety of students and staff, addressing budget constraints, and improving community engagement. His professional experience is set to enrich the educational environment, allowing educators to focus on their primary role: teaching.
Tara Hearn, Drys’s campaign manager, emphasizes the campaign’s foundation on transparency. “We believe that parents, students, and teachers deserve a clear understanding of the decisions being made and how resources are allocated,” Hearn stated. The campaign aims for a school board that not only listens but actively seeks community input.
Drys’s platform centers on intensifying parental involvement in the educational process. Acknowledging parents as vital stakeholders, he advocates for better communication channels and participation in curriculum and policy development. As a parent of two St. Mary’s County Public School graduates and an active participant in educational programs like Destination Imagination and Robotics Club, Drys brings firsthand insight into the educational system and the importance of parental advocacy.
Furthermore, Drys champions an adaptive and flexible educational approach, recognizing the diverse learning paths of students. “Our goal is to meet students where they are, not where they are expected to be,” Drys remarked, advocating for a variety of teaching strategies and adequate resources for all students. Drawing from his personal experience with a learning disability, Drys understands the importance of accommodating different learning needs.
Drys’s vision for the St. Mary’s County Public Schools Board of Education includes creating an inclusive, efficient, and responsive educational framework. Leveraging his business expertise and dedication to community engagement, Drys aims to impact positively the school system and its students’ future success.
For further information about David Drys’s campaign and how to support it, visit www.votefordaviddrys.com, follow him on X (@voteforDDrys), and find him on Facebook under David Drys for St. Mary’s County Board of Education.
The Southern Maryland Chronicle will begin publishing articles on each of the candidates for St. Mary’s Board of Education and other individuals running for office. These will be found in our daily list and once completed in the Election 2024 section( not yet published)
