I am having an amazing time meeting so many people in the Shaker community. Now that elections are over, let me thank you for your positive support and for sharing your advice and interests in the Shaker Schools. We still have much work to do to ensure our schools remain the national model for an exceptional and diverse educational experience.
My name is Dr Emmitt Jolly. My wife Stacey and I have been Shaker residents for almost 11 years and we have two students in Shaker schools. While voting for me has ended, I am asking for you to stay engaged with your community and vote to ensure your opinion is heard. It really does matter. (Register to vote here: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov)
As an Educator, Motivational Speaker, Innovative Thinker, and a NIH-funded Scientist, I have experience interacting with students from primary to postgraduate levels and from a broad spectrum of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds. I have trained tutors, mentors, students and teachers. In addition, I have managed and served as a leader of several nonprofit organizations, been involved in community service and strategic planning, started businesses, managed large accounts, and I have been engaged in positive transformation under challenging conditions.
I believe in working with the community, with teachers and with students. As an Educator, I support a teacher’s academic freedom and experience; as a lifetime Learner, I support every student’s right to equitable education; as a Leader, I understand that complex challenges require innovative and bold solutions; and as a Tax Payer, I expect transparent, strategic, and responsible fiscal policy.
I ask for your continued support for me and my colleagues on the Shaker Heights School board, to use our combined experience and leadership to work for you and the School District.