Candidate Profile 2024: Jessica Vaughn For Hillsborough School Board

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Incumbent Jessica Vaughn is running for the Hillsborough County School Board District 3 seat.

She faces one challenger, Myosha Powell, in the race.

Patch sent a questionnaire to both candidates in the District 3 race.

Find Vaughn’s responses below:

Name:

Jessica Vaughn

Age:

47

Occupation:

Educator

Why are you running for office?

As a parent of a neurodiverse 6th grader in our public schools and the current Vice Chair of the Hillsborough County School board, I want to continue to use my educational experience, my passion for student success, my financial background and my proven leadership skills to continue the work of investing in our public schools here in District 3. I also want to expand access to Montessori, IB magnets and community schools in North Hillsborough, as well as
expand access to our middle school sports. There is still a lot of work to be done, and I am the best person for the job. Our children deserve the best.

What do you think are the top three issues the school district is currently facing?

Teacher shortages, reading readiness, classroom behavior.

Learn more about Vaughn at her campaign website and on her Facebook page.