Age: 45
Kids: Two daughters, 11 and 15, who attend Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School
Profession: Freelance grant writer
Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from Duke University
Experience: Former chair of the Estes Hills Elementary School Governance Committee, member of the Phillips Middle School Improvement Team, member of the district-wide School Governance Committee/School Improvement Team Advisory Committee
Endorsements: Independent Weekly, Hank Anderson Breakfast Club
Website: www.miaburroughs.com
Why do you want to be elected to the school board?
I’ve dedicated my career to youth services and my volunteer efforts to my children’s schools. Serving on the school board is a chance to combine what I have learned in both venues to help make our schools as effective as possible. This district is faced with the challenge of helping all students achieve to their potential, while it copes with the demands of a rapidly growing student population. I will use my listening, communication and advocacy skills to ensure that the county and the school board work in concert to make sure our students are maximizing their potential.