"Empowering Education, Embracing Special Needs"
Your Advocate for Quality and Equity in Education
Empowering Education, Embracing Special Needs
Personal Credentials: My name is Harvey Vazquez, and I am running for the Cherry Hill Township School Board. I am a retired Army combat veteran and retired Federal Officer. I bring a wealth of experience from my decade long role as Director for Customs and Border Protection, where I served as a liaison managing international and domestic relations. I am an executive member for the Cherry Hill Special Education PTA and a devoted advocate for special education families.
Motivation for Running: My personal journey advocating for my child with autism has highlighted the challenges many parents face within our district. My dedication to the special education community and my love for Cherry Hill inspire me to serve on the school board and make a meaningful impact.
Vision and Goals: I believe in investing in local public education to ensure that the needs of all students are met. Our future goals must include providing a curriculum that is above the state average with a quantifiable database to measure success. I am committed to improving accessibility and inclusivity in public BOE meetings, ensuring language access for non-English speakers within our community, and promoting early childhood intervention referrals. My goal is to protect the rights of our students and foster a fair decision-making process representative of all. I believe that fair representation in decision-making processes is essential. I will ensure that the school district administration protects the rights of our students to include those with disabilities and foster an environment where all students can thrive.
Standing Apart in the Race: My extensive experience in negotiation and advocacy, coupled with my deep understanding of special education policies and other challenges facing the district, sets me apart. I am an experienced communicator with a passion for working with people who are dedicated to making our education system fair and representative of our diverse community. I am not just running for a position; I am running to make a real difference in the lives of our students and their families.