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ABOUT MY CAMPAIGN
Empowering our Community
As a member of the Blount County School Board, District 1, my focus will be on Students, Teachers, and Schools.
Kids need an adult to stand up for them. They need food, an education, and to feel safe and secure.
Teachers need another pay raise, technological and instructional tools, classroom supplies, and a strong personal support system.
For schools, I will be pushing for needed repairs and fighting against vouchers to keep public tax money in the public schools.
About
My name is Phil Young
I began my teaching career at Lonsdale, a Knoxville, inner-city school where I spent 10 years. Then, I moved to wonderful Walland, right here in Blount County, teaching there for the next 20 years. While at Walland, I earned my Master’s Degree in Education, was the school’s Teacher of the Year twice, and was awarded the distinction of being Blount County’s Teacher of the Year! Over the course of my career, I received $95,000 worth of grants and numerous awards for environmental achievements.
I am co-owner with my wife, Patti, of a small equestrian facility near Heritage High School, where we give riding lessons and have hosted over 150 horse and science camps.
Patti is a retired teacher from Maryville City Schools. She also has a Master’s degree in Education and 34 years of experience. Together, we have 64 years in the classroom! I have been a member of the KCEA, BCEA, TEA, and NEA my whole teaching career.
I am now retired and still want to help students, teachers, and schools. My family were all educators and education is in my system. I will work to fix the problems of Blount County Schools. I have the experience, the drive, and the willingness to serve on the School Board.
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