FHUSD Governing Board, teachers, parents and students would benefit with Libby Settle on FHUSD School Board. She is an advocate for parents’ rights, curriculum transparency, children’s educational needs, and as a former teacher she knows the needs of teachers and staff. She also has a heart for kids, as Libby and her husband, Shaun, are foster and adoptive parents to 13 beautiful, diverse and unique children. Libby has had multiple children in the school district eight out of the past 10 years.

Libby became more of an advocate for all children after an unpleasant meeting with a previous administrator. This is a little-known fact, as Libby does not share this story often. She prefers to build a bridge rather than tear down the school. Libby credits the McDowell Mountain Special Education team for guiding her on how to become an advocate to understand and receive the services her children need. This experience has taught her to value the relationships formed with staff and has shown the care of the staff for their students as well as their desire to see each of them succeed.

Despite having 13 children, Libby always makes herself available for coffee meetings, phone calls and she answers her emails in a timely manner. I’ve seen her frequently volunteering her time at school events as well as inside the school. While others are stating parents’ voices matter, Libby has shown this in her willingness to meet and discuss the issues, look for solutions and promote positive conversations and changes about FHUSD.

Libby has earned one of my votes and I hope she can earn yours, too. She has already shown she truly wants to hear from the parents of students and work with them to create a school district in which every voice and concern is heard.