Hi!
My name is Teri Barenborg, and I am currently serving on the School District of Indian River County’s School Board. My husband Ed and I have lived in Vero Beach since 1988. Our three children grew up here and all attended Dodgertown Elementary School, Gifford Middle School and all graduated from Vero Beach High School. After college, all three returned to this area, the place they love. I have taught at Dodgertown Elementary, was the Assistant Principal at Highlands Elementary (now Indian River Academy) and have served as a Science and STEAM Specialist and Principal in St. Lucie County. When I was a teacher in Indian River, I also coached the Varsity Girls’ Golf Team for Vero Beach High School while working on my master’s degree at Florida Atlantic University. I have volunteered for numerous organizations here in Indian River County as I believe in servant leadership.
I ran for school board because I believe that children deserve the best education, and I'm committed to serve my community while being fiscally responsible. I have held the position of Chair for three years, Vice Chair for two years and Legislative Liaison for the School District of Indian River County for most of my terms. Since my tenure on the board, the school district has risen from 38th in the state to 5th. I also serve on the Florida School Boards Association leadership team in the capacity of Advocacy Chair and was the former Legislative Chair.
Choosing to run for re-election is a decision that I take very seriously and working to help the district improve both academically and financially has been rewarding. I want to see the district continue it's upward movement. I strive to put children first as they need strong advocates in their corner. Having worked in our schools and seeing the need for parents to have choice concerned me enough to assist a local charter school with their application to the state several years ago. I have worked hard to ensure that our public schools are a top choice for parents and students. I want to help the district continue on this successful path and assist with the many challenges and changes that we will have in the next few years. As a former and current teacher, I advocate for teachers in our district and have walked in their shoes and know the many challenges that they face and hope to provide support for their continued success.
Please help me to continue to help the district stay the course for this needed change for our students. If you can send a donation by clicking on the donation button at the top of this website, please do. Any support would be appreciated. Our campaign needs properties to place signs as well when that time comes. If you welcome a sign on your business or personal property, please send me an email at Barenborg4schools@gmail.com
Thank you for your past support and hopefully, your continued support as I strive to help our district become the best in the state.
MY GOALS
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Continue to advance our school district to be the top in the state and for all children to read on grade level
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Settle the Desegregation Order with the NAACP
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Focus the district on the standards and policies that are in place
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Redesign our schools to focus on skills that our students will need for their desired future
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Expand choice programs, especially in the areas of STEAM, STEM and Career and Technical Education
Sincerely,
Teri
2022 ENDORSEMENTS
& SUPPORTERS
The TCPalm Editorial Board
Endorses Teri Barenborg for
Indian River County School Board,
District 4
Thank you Russ Lemmon &
for your support!
"My prevailing opinion after attending the July 11 School Board candidate forum: Teri Barenborg (District 4 incumbent) stood "head and shoulder" above the other candidates."
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