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In my 14 years in education, I have worked as an administrative assistant and program administrator for the national Department of Education of the Dominican Republic and managed a budget of 3.5 million Dominican pesos.I'm now a corporate trainer for a Fortune 500 company in the field of logistics and supply chain and I support quality control efforts in multi-million dollar projects.

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I am formally trained in executive leadership, policy and campaign management through Emerge TN and Take Office TN for the past year. Additionally, I am an active community member who advocates for strong public schools and students rights with the support of local organizations&nbsp; like Strong Public Schools - SOCM, Education for all-TIRRC and Helping families group with Vecindarios901.

“I see in Ayleem a mom and a fighter who will protect our schools - and she’s a former teacher with a plan and the experience to improve education for all children. In this critical moment, with the state trying to seize control of our schools, she’s absolutely the right choice.”

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This is one of the greatest honors for me as an Afro‑Latina — to have the opportunity to represent my heritage with excellence. I carry with me the opportunities my grandmother never had, and I don’t take that lightly.Having a multicultural background has given me the ability to understand the perspectives of every community I’ve served. Thank you to the EBW PAC for your support and recognition. I believe we can make MSCS a better place for all.

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I want to improve the experience of all 100,000+ students in the system through expanded enrichment programs, better nutrition, expanded mental health counseling and more. I want to ensure school access to all students, including the immigrant students who are under attack today.

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I will champion better pay, better working conditions, and the resources our educators deserve. This includes meaningful maternal and paternal leave and contract renegotiation for lower health insurance premiums. Better pay and working conditions will improve retention and attract new talent, leading to better results.

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As a board member, I will host quarterly virtual and in‑person town halls to ensure parents have a consistent, accessible space to share concerns and priorities.And on an ongoing basis, I will send out updates and refer and address key issues raised by families to district staff for follow‑up and action.

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I believe that local voters should shape the future of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools. I oppose the state legislature's proposed takeover of the school district, in part because the prior state takeover of the Achievement School District failed. And the legislature's recent actions on EBT and defunding of schools show it is not acting in the best interests of working families.

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I am first a mom, a wife and a former Memphis-Shelby County Schools teacher, I live in a union household. I have earned two master's degrees. The first was in Educational Leadership from EOI University in Spain. The second was a master’s in Art of Teaching at Freed-Hardeman University here in Tennessee.

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Ayleem Connolly is a former teacher, as well as a mother, wife, and public school advocate with two master's degrees in education and 14 years of experience in the field. She was a Spanish teacher and Department Chair at East High. Before that, she taught at disadvantaged schools including Trezevant High and Oakhaven High. She is now a corporate trainer for a Fortune 500 company and evaluates multi-million dollar projects. In her personal time, she works with several organizations to advocate for public education and she provides direct support to families in need. She has a big heart for children — and she also has the know‑how to make a difference.

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I am running for a chance to be one of nine people shaping the education of more than 100,000 children and to be their biggest advocate, even if that means filing lawsuits to protect those children and keep local control.&nbsp;Also, I believe our district can thrive when decisions are made transparently, when families are respected as partners, and when every child — regardless of background, language, or ZIP code — has access to a fully funded, high‑quality education.

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Supporting our teachers is essential to retaining experienced educators and improving student outcomes. While I will always vote for salary increases, we must also pursue practical, creative solutions that improve teachers’ daily working conditions.Key Actions:<ul><li>Establish fully paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers; currently, only mothers receive partial pay and fathers receive none.</li><li>Renegotiate health insurance premiums, which are significantly higher than those paid by employees at major companies in our region.</li><li>Improve the overall work environment to reduce burnout and strengthen teacher retention. for example, simple things like add more copying machines in schools, where many teachers currently share a single copier while serving up to 650 students.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Expand access to free mental health counseling, modeled after Knoxville’s successful program, by leveraging insurance partnerships and clinical providers.</li><li>Re-bid contracts with school food vendors to improve food quality and reduce waste.</li><li>Identify grants to expand after‑school and academic programs in elementary, middle and High schools with limited or no offerings.</li><li>True further education opportunity for all by proposing budget amendment to hire a districtwide consultant or permanent staff member to support guidance counselors to develop a comprehensive guide of scholarship guide for students from immigrant families, including undocumented students.</li><li>Strengthen transportation options to support attendance and protect families—especially the 75,000 African American and other minority students and 20,000 Hispanic students disproportionately impacted by ICE activity and family separation.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Host quarterly virtual and in‑person town halls to ensure parents have a consistent, accessible space to share concerns and priorities.</li><li>Refer and address key issues raised by families to district staff for follow‑up and action.</li><li>Speak up when constituents agree or disagree with district decisions, ensuring their voices are represented and respected.</li><li>Build a culture of transparency, collaboration, and trust between families and the school system.</li></ul>

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