I Gail Pittman-McDaniel, am announcing my candidacy for District B School Board Member of Tangipahoa Parish. I am seeking your support and vote in the October 2, 2010 election.

My objective as representative of District B is to utilize my past experiences as an educator, parent and active civic member of our community and parish in which to accomplish our educational goals. I believe excellence in education for our students in Tangipahoa Parish can be obtained by a cooperative effort of our school system, parental involvement and community support.

The success in District B schools of Chesbrough and Spring Creek Elementary, Sumner Middle, Junior and High Schools and all schools in our parish will continue to show positive gains from our combined, dedicated efforts in the future as they have in our past. I would be honored to serve as representative of District B and be a contributing factor in this process.

I am married to Larry M. McDaniel who has also exhibited strong support of our school system in past years and will continue to do so in the future. Our family is pleased to have past graduates of Sumner HIgh School, present students of elementary and high schools, and faculty members in our District B schools.

Educational, Civic and Community Profiles

Graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University: Bachelor of Arts, Masters and Plus 30 Degrees in Education.

Teacher at Kentwood, O.W. Dillon, and Spring Creek Elementary Schools.

Educational Strategist and Instructor at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Spring Creel Elementary representative at the Tangipahoa Parish Advisory Committee.

Past member of National Teachers Association and present member of Louisiana Retired Teachers.

Served as coordinator of community support for the establishing of Sumner High School.

Organized and served as president of Sumner High PTSA and developed an awards program to recognize students exhibiting academic achievement.

Served as District 1 representative to the Tangipahoa Parish Planning Committee for the future growing of our parish while maintaining our quality of life in the rural area of north Tangipahoa Parish.

Tangipahoa Forestry Association Board Member and active committee member.

Serve on various committees providing service to my community and to my church, Spring Creek Baptist.

I will continue my interest and support for our schools in District B and all our parish schools. Please provide me the opportunity to serve as board member of District B in which I can utilize my past experience as an educator and parent and dedicate my future service to promote excellence in education for all our students.

I appreciate your consideration, your support, and your vote on October 2, 2010.

Gail Pittman-McDaniel