Broward School Board Member Lori Alhadeff Announces She Won't Seek Re-Election
In a move that comes as no surprise, Broward school board member Lori Alhadeff has announced her decision not to seek re-election, throwing her support behind fellow educator Sharry Kimmel in the upcoming election. The district four official cited her commitment to continuing her vision for the community if Kimmel wins.
Alhadeff's decision to step down comes after 14 years on the school board, a period marked by tragedy when she lost her 14-year-old daughter Alyssa in the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Since then, Alhadeff has championed "Alyssa's Law," requiring school staff to have panic buttons in classrooms.
With the election set for August 18, Kimmel's campaign is now gaining momentum as she seeks to carry on Alhadeff's legacy. The decision marks a new chapter for both women, with Kimmel poised to build on Alhadeff's achievements if elected to the school board.
In a move that comes as no surprise, Broward school board member Lori Alhadeff has announced her decision not to seek re-election, throwing her support behind fellow educator Sharry Kimmel in the upcoming election. The district four official cited her commitment to continuing her vision for the community if Kimmel wins.
Alhadeff's decision to step down comes after 14 years on the school board, a period marked by tragedy when she lost her 14-year-old daughter Alyssa in the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Since then, Alhadeff has championed "Alyssa's Law," requiring school staff to have panic buttons in classrooms.
With the election set for August 18, Kimmel's campaign is now gaining momentum as she seeks to carry on Alhadeff's legacy. The decision marks a new chapter for both women, with Kimmel poised to build on Alhadeff's achievements if elected to the school board.
broward school board member lori alhadeff is done after 14 yrs she was like a leader in panic button advocacy for schools what's next? 
will be interesting to see how the election shakes out this summer 
. I mean, can you imagine being in her shoes, having lost your teenage daughter to a senseless tragedy? that's a pain nobody should ever have to go through... but somehow she channelled all that grief into creating meaningful change for schools 
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. what does this say about us as a society that we need laws to prevent tragedy? maybe it's not just about the laws themselves, but about how they reflect our values...
. I guess it makes sense that she wants to support Sharry Kimmel, though - they both seem like really dedicated educators 
. Fingers crossed that whoever gets elected will keep pushing for positive change in Broward schools 
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she's been a total rockstar on the school board since 2011 & now she's passing the torch to Sharry Kimmel 
hope whoever takes over can keep up the good work 
14 yrs on the board ain't easy, gotta respect that 
now we got Sharry Kimmel comin' up big time, hope she keeps all that momentum goin' 
She did so much good in Broward schools, especially after Alyssa's Law was passed 
And now Sharry Kimmel is taking over, I'm low-key excited for her campaign 
Fingers crossed for her win on Aug 18th 
I mean, is it too much to ask for a simple cappuccino without having to fight an army of hipsters at the local café? I swear, some people take their pour-overs way too seriously 
. Anyway, back to Broward school board stuff... Lori Alhadeff's decision not to seek re-election isn't surprising, considering she's been through so much 
. It's great that Sharry Kimmel is carrying on her legacy, though - those panic buttons are definitely a game-changer for student safety 
. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find the perfect coffee-to-creamer ratio...
And now Sharry Kimmel's takin' the reins, and I'm hopin' she'll be able to build on all the good work Lori started 
. Fingers crossed for her, 'specially after all Alhadeff's been through... I hope she can get some well-deserved rest 
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. Bring on August 18th for the election - let's show our support for Kimmel and continue Alyssa's Law 
"Alyssa's Law" is such an important initiative - having panic buttons in classrooms can literally save lives 
anyway, i'm excited to see what the future holds for kimmel!
after 14 years! I mean, I get it, she needs to focus on her own life and stuff, but it's like, leaving behind all that progress she made for Alyssa's Law 
. Sharry Kimmel seems like a great candidate tho, let's hope she carries on Alhadeff's legacy and keeps those panic buttons in classrooms 
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