School Board Vice-Chair Rinaldi Endorses Kristen Pence on Leadership Qualities

I have served with Kristen Pence for 3 ½ years on the Warren County School Board. During that time, I have observed her leadership and management skills as she has served as board chair for the past two years. She includes all on the school board in planning, and she communicates regularly with board members to ensure we all have the current information. She works hard to ensure communication between our board members, and that type of communication and discussion leads to outcomes that benefit everyone.

Under her leadership, the school board formed a budget subcommittee to ensure good management of funds and enhanced communication between the school board and the board of supervisors.

She supports the students, teachers, parents, and staff of our school system. She has shown a willingness to listen to everyone and the ability to find a compromise. When something isn’t working for our school system, she is willing to admit that and find another solution. This occurred last year when we decided to discontinue our policy services with VSBA as there was concern their policies were not always in line with our community values. As the chair, she runs a good meeting by treating all participants equally. This is the kind of unbiased, nonpartisan leadership our community needs for a school system. After working with her for 3 ½ years I, without hesitation, support Dr. Pence 100% for re-election.

Ralph Rinaldi
WCPS Vice Chair
Front Royal, Virginia