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Board of Education Member · District 9 · Prince George's County · 2026 Primary
Members of the Board of Education oversee the local public school system by setting educational policies, approving the annual operating budget, and hiring the superintendent. They make key decisions on matters such as student curriculum, school boundaries, and the maintenance of school facilities. This office is important because its members determine how tax dollars are spent to support student learning and the overall quality of schools in the community.
View all candidates in this raceChandrai "CJ" Jackson-Saunders is a nationally certified school psychologist with over three decades of experience serving students and families across the District of Columbia Public School System. Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, she holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Howard University, where she specialized in K-12 Gifted Curriculum and Educational Psychology. She currently serves as the treasurer of the DC Association of School Psychologists and Professional Development Coordinator for School Psychologists in D.C. Public Schools. Previously, she served as the School Psychologist at Garfield Elementary School for 13 years, where she initiated programs promoting student wellbeing including Character Education Classes and a Weekly Parent Training program. She is also a lifelong advocate for educators through the Washington Teachers' Union and was honored by the National Association of School Psychologists with the National School Psychologist of the Year Award in 2020. Her platform emphasizes prevention over trauma, empowering students, supporting parents, and fostering a strong community.
Sources: Campaign website
"Prevention over trauma Change your lens Improve your life" "Empowering and uplifting students, supporting and connecting with parents, and fostering a strong and vibrant community." "Together, let's make a profound and positive difference!"
Source: cjsaunders.org
Student Wellbeing
Initiated programs aimed at promoting student wellbeing including the Character Education Class, a Weekly Parent Training program and the Joyful Food Market.
“"initiated numerous programs aimed at promoting student wellbeing including the Character Education Class, a Weekly Parent Training program and the Joyful Food Market."”
Trauma Prevention
Advocates for prevention strategies over trauma responses in educational settings.
“"Prevention over trauma Change your lens Improve your life"”
Parent Engagement
Focuses on supporting and connecting with parents to foster a strong community.
“"supporting and connecting with parents, and fostering a strong and vibrant community."”