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Leonne M. Arsenovic
Candidate for School Board, Ware District

Leonne is a retired educator who taught for 27 years in Virginia public schools, 18 in Gloucester. She began her career in education as a teaching assistant. Love of teaching motivated her to pursue a degree in education. The shortage of Special Education teachers led her to choose a master’s degree in this area. Teaching students with learning challenges continues to be an area of critical need in public education. Improving our schools and all students’ educational outcomes is why Leonne is seeking a seat on the Gloucester County School Board for the Ware District.

Teaching Experience

Gloucester County Public Schools - Gloucester, VA
  • Title I Reading Specialist/Special Education Teacher,  2004 - 2022 
West Point Public Schools - West Point, VA
  • Special Education Teacher, 1999-2003

Community Work
 
  • NAACP, Education Committee Member
  • NAACP, assistant secretary, 2021 – 2023
  • Gloucester Animal Control, volunteer, current
  • Facing Racism in a Diverse Nation – Facilitator Training, 2020
  • Gloucester Housing Partnership, board member, 2008 – 2018
  • Gloucester Parks and Recreation, volunteer, 1998-1999
  • Gloucester County Clean Community Advisory Board, member, 1992-1993
  • Meals on Wheels, volunteer, 1990 -91

Education
 
  • Master of Education Curriculum & Instruction/Reading - University of Virginia / 2006 - 09 
  • Master of Science in Education - Old Dominion University / Special Education Endorsement Learning Disabilities/Emotional Disabilities / 1997 - 2000 
  • Bachelor of Journalism - University of Missouri, Columbia / 1978 – 81 / Graduated December 1981