Burlingame seeking Anderson County school board seat
SHARON BURLINGAME
She has lived in the Fairview community for the past 30 years, where she and her husband raised two children.
Burlingame retired from Pellissippi State Community College in 2019, where she taught computer science.
Since then, she has led middle- and high-school coding and cyber security camps, as well as serving as the volunteer co-coordinator for Middle and East Tennessee affiliate of the Aspirations in Computing Program, grades 9-12.
She has been an artistic swimming coach to adults and children for more than 30 years, and is SafeSport certified.
According to her supporters, the essential attributes making Burlingame ideally suited for a seat on the school board include patience, empathy, a willingness to listen to multiple points of view, independence from the influence of political parties, the ability to express dissent respectfully, holding a masters degree in education, being fiscally responsible, and her ability to design policies and teacher training that match the educational goals of the school system.
“I bring the combined perspectives of a mother, coach, educator, and career advisor to the team,” she said in an announcement.
“I have no conflicts of interest or hidden agendas,” Burlingame said. “I am familiar with the skills necessary for students to succeed beyond high school.
“I also have a strong interest in school safety and can introduce school administrators to some proven practices that may not yet have been implemented in Anderson County schools,” she said.
Early voting runs through July 27. The election takes place on Thursday, Aug. 1.