Changes are coming to the Lee County School Board.
Gwynetta Gittens, who represents eastern Lee County’s District 5, lost to Armor Persons.
Gittens made history when she won a seat on the Lee County School Board. She became the first minority in 132 years to be elected. She lasted one term.
“I would love to see our board be much more diverse,” said Gittens.
Gittens, who is a teacher by trade, ran for the school board to help teachers and all kids, no matter their color or where they lived. Now she worries about the people of Lehigh Acres, especially non-English speaking families who she represented.
She challenged Persons, and everyone else involved in education, to remember those parents and students. “I hope that they do not forget what is needed. I hope that parents and community leaders understand that’s necessary. I have provided that for three and a half years. It cannot stop for the sake of our students. It cannot stop,” Gittens said.
Gittens said she will still be active in fighting for what is best for kids and their education. She said that could mean lobbying for new legislation to help teachers or going to school board meetings.
The school board lost a gem when she lost
They did indeed lose someone who is passionate about Lee County schools.