Episode 57: Purpose for the People: A Political Series Featuring a Candid Conversation with JoWanda Rollins-Fells (Candidate for School Board Member - Reedy District)

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells began her public service work in k-12 public education as a highly credentialed teacher and leader teaching 3rd and 4th graders for 15 years. She also served as the Collaboration Instructional Specialist and was the first teacher in Caroline County to earn the honorable distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher. During JoWanda's tenure in Caroline County, she served on several district and statewide committees focused on standardized testing, performance evaluations, content review, policy advocacy, students with exceptionalities, and schools in rural environments. JoWanda has served two terms as a Caroline County School Board representative for the Reedy Church District and has served in the capacity of Vice Chair and Chair. In 2020, JoWanda was also elected to serve as the Eastern Region Chair representing 15 school boards in Virginia in addition to Caroline County. In 2022, she was elected as a representative for the entire state with the Virginia School Board Association. JoWanda's passion for public education, knowledge, and professionalism established a positive reputation that helped charter the uncertain times of COVID-19 under her leadership. Under her leadership, the Caroline County School Board has been recognized as a Master Board of Distinction and she has been recognized as the School Board Representative of the Year for the State of Virginia. JoWanda is running for her third term as the Reedy Church School Board representative. To learn more about Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells visit her Facebook page.