Shulawn Doxie for Okemos School Board

I am humbled by the overwhelming support I received during this campaign and want to say thank you to everyone who voted for me in this election. I am excited to serve as Trustee on the Okemos School Board to support all students, educators, administrators, families, and community members.

Congratulations to Mary Gebara and Tom Buffett. I also want to commend Liz Luyendyk and Nathan Mahn for their willingness to serve the Okemos community.

The day is finally here to elect Shulawn Doxie - a positive voice for all children - as your advocate on Okemos Public School Board. Vote today!

Michigan teachers have spoken out about staffing and stress related to the pandemic. It is time for a solution. Shulawn Doxie - a positive voice for all children - will advocate for continued enhancement of mental health support for students and staff in Okemos Public Schools and better practices for attracting and retaining staff. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Michigan teachers survey; staffing and stress of pandemic have big impacts Lack of staffing and stress of the pandemic. Teachers in Michigan are sharing their concerns in the classroom. 26-hundred educators responded to a state-wide survey. About 91-percent said they were either extremely or very concerned about the education shortages impacting all schools across Michigan...

Election Day is just one week away. Remember to cast your vote for Shulawn Doxie for Okemos Public School Board. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Parent and community input is essential when making decisions that affect our children. Shulawn Doxie – a positive voice for all children – will advocate for continued transparent communication between the district, families, and the community on policy issues that impact our children. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Election Day is just two weeks away. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Michigan’s teacher shortage has affected many communities, including ours. Shulawn Doxie - a positive voice for all children - supports reviewal of practices to attract and retain quality staff while fostering an inclusive and diverse environment and workforce reflective of the student population. Elect Shulawn Doxie as your advocate on Okemos Public School Board. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Michigan’s teacher shortage: What’s causing it, how serious is it, and what can be done? | Bridge Michigan Administrators say it will take a strong workforce to address academic challenges that worsened during the pandemic.

Equipping our children for success includes supporting their emotional health and wellness, as well as that of their teachers. Shulawn Doxie – a positive voice for all children-- will advocate for continued enhancement and building upon mental health support for students and staff in Okemos Public Schools. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Sunday sweets with Shulawn Doxie

Join me Sunday, October 16 at Meet Sweet Tea & Bakery from 3:00-4:00pm. Stop in, meet me, and chat about my priorities for the district. Enjoy some sweet treats and support this new, Okemos community business at the same time.

Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

Meet Sweet Tea & Bakery is located at:
1754 Central Park Dr
Okemos, MI 48864

Our families and community should be engaged in issues related to our children’s education, especially when it comes to ensuring safe learning environments for all students and staff. Elect-Shulawn Doxie- a positive voice for all children-as your advocate supporting efforts for improved transparent communication from the district to all families and community members. Vote by absentee ballot or November 8

The District Parent Council is hosting a Board of Education Candidates Forum on today, October 6th at 6pm in the Administration Building located on Okemos and Mount Hope Roads in the conference room, 3rd Floor. Also, it will be recorded and available on the Okemos Channel.

Please share this information with your contacts as this is an opportunity to learn more about me and the other candidates seeking a seat on the Okemos Board of Education.

The candidate forum was recorded and will be available on October 10, 2022 for viewing by the public by selecting the Okemos Channel on Demand. The link is enclosed below: https://okemoschannel.viebit.com/index.php?folder=ALL

Michigan, already suffering from a teacher shortage, saw even more teachers leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, Okemos needs to take another look at district practices to attract and retain quality, diverse staff. Shulawn Doxie – a positive voice for all children – will advocate for practices to support better district staffing. Vote November 8th or by absentee ballot

All Okemos community members are invited to an open discussion about Okemos Public Schools 2022 Bond Proposal. View the flyer for details and learn more about the 2022 Bond Proposal at https://www.okemosbond.net

Our educators and children have had a rough few years. We all have. Our children need emotional support and resources so that they can be engaged and ready to learn. Our teachers need the same so they can be ready to teach our children. Shulawn Doxie – a positive voice for all children-- is ready to advocate that the district continues enhancing and building upon mental health support for students and staff. Vote November 8th

Okemos students were not exempt from the learning loss that has impacted many communities across the nation due to the pandemic. It is essential that we invest in resources to support our children’s learning, such as summer learning, tutoring, and other learning opportunities. Elect Shulawn Doxie - a positive voice for all children - as your advocate to make sure the district prioritizes funding resources to ensure that all students are thriving. Vote November 8th

Michigan school M-STEP scores down sharply from pre-pandemic testing | Bridge Michigan Scores in math and English/Language Arts were mostly down this year compared to before the pandemic on the Michigan standardized test known as M-STEP. The results are likely to heavily impact education spending priorities.

For the best educational experience, children need quality and diverse teachers to help prepare them for the future. Elect Shulawn Doxie – a positive voice for all children - to Okemos School Board as your advocate supporting reviewal of practices to attract and retain quality staff while fostering an inclusive environment and diverse workforce reflective of the student population.

The last few years have caused stress for our teachers due to staffing shortages, increased workloads, and the effects of the pandemic. Our teachers need our support. Shulawn Doxie - a positive voice for all children - is ready to advocate that the district continues enhancing and building upon mental health support for both students and staff. Vote November 8th

Getting Serious About Teacher Burnout | NEA To avoid a "Great Resignation," districts need to make substantive changes to reduce stress and improve morale in schools. Educators don't need any more chair massages or Casual Fridays, says one expert. "This is about support and autonomy."

It’s important that Okemos Public School staff and students have safe environments to teach and learn. I am supportive of the bond proposal that could provide $275 million for facility improvements for our district. As a board member, I would advocate that the community stay informed of proposed projects supported by the bond. I am thankful to have the support of County Commissioner Mark Polsdofer for my candidacy of Okemos School Board. Vote with me November 8th-Yes for the bond proposal and Shulawn Doxie for Okemos School Board.

My name is Shulawn Doxie and I am excited to share my candidacy for Okemos Public School Board of Education. As a proud parent of two Okemos Public School students, I am committed to the education of my children and their peers. Learn more about me and my stance on the issues our children face at https://www.shulawndoxie4opsboard.com/

Vote Shulawn Doxie for OPS school board on November 8th.