Town Talk: A conversation with Antoinette Funk, a candidate for Warren County School Board, Happy Creek District

In this Meet the Candidates session, our publisher Mike McCool speaks Antoinette D Funk, an independent candidate for the Warren County School Board, Happy Creek District.

Antoinette says she is running on a platform seeking integrity, accountability, and transparency in our county schools, and will work diligently to serve the students and their families. Supporting students first also means recognizing the professional and service staff and their needs for the vital jobs they take on each day.

She has lived in Warren County for 22 years with her husband Dennis, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Shepherd University, a Masters in Administration & Supervision from the University of Virginia, and a Doctor of Education in Administrative Leadership from Shenandoah University.

Most notably, she is the mother of two boys, Ethan and Noah. She is a passionate special needs advocate – knowing first-hand the importance of early intervention, education, and activism as a mother to a child with special needs. As an educator, she understands the impact of learning and the distinct needs that are imperative for preparing students for a global, diverse, and challenging world.

Find out more about Antoinette on her Facebook page.

Meet the Candidates is a series on the Royal Examiner where we will sit down with each candidate in our local election and discuss issues that are important to all of us. All local candidates are invited to participate in this ‘Meet the Candidate’ series.

A reminder that early voting starts September 17, 2021, at the Registrar Office located at 465 W. 15th Street, Suite 800, Front Royal. The hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Early voting is also available on Saturday, October 23 and 30, 9 am to 5 pm. The last day of early voting is October 30, 2021.