A Note from Carol with Much Appreciation...

When I decided at age 12 to become a teacher, I never envisioned the path my life would take in public education. Now I’m a member of a school board…not just any school board, but the Charleston County School District board.

It’s with much appreciation that I write to you to thank you for your support and encouragement of my campaign. It’s also a request to partner with me and stay in touch to advance quality public education in our Charleston schools for every student.

As a member of the CCSD school board I’m committed to public education and

I’m hopeful that my colleagues and I acknowledge that we too are members of the Charleston community…a community fully committed to having schools and a school system dedicated to ALL students receiving a quality public education that prepares them for the future they deserve.

I’m hopeful that my colleagues and I on the CCSD board will work collaboratively…putting aside ideologies and political agendas that can divide us.

I’m hopeful that my colleagues and I will operate with integrity, transparency, and trustworthiness as we endeavor to have a public education system that works for the betterment of ALL students, teachers, parents, and the community.

The motto I've carried with me each day of this campaign is one I will carry forward. In the words of Maran Wright Edelman...

Education is for improving the lives of others and

for leaving our community and world better than you found it.

May it be so…and again thank you for your support of my election to the school board.

Respectfully,

Dr. Carol Tempel