My name is Merceydes and I am running for the Broward County School Board District 7.

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I am an expert in child behavior, specializing in children with developmental disabilities. As a member of this community, I cannot continue to simply be an observer while the Broward County School Board continues to neglect the psychosocial and educational needs of the children. As a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) , licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and an adjunct professor of psychology at one of the largest universities in the nation, I believe that my expertise and experience provide me with a unique perspective for this position, a perspective which I feel the Broward County School Board desperately needs.

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I am running for the school board solely to utilize these skills in order to effect a positive change upon the lives of the children of Broward County. This is not about prestige or money to me. In fact, if elected, I will donate a percentage of my salary towards teacher supplies and books for our public school libraries. Book Program

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In my professional capacity as a BCBA, I have worked with children in school systems all across this country, and have become greatly familiar with Broward County Public Schools. In my interactions with our public schools I have observed many issues, some of the most pressing are as follows: