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Shamari Haynes board of elections

  • The Board of Elections plays a critical role in ensuring elections are conducted fairly, transparently, and professionally for every eligible voter. I believe public trust in our democratic process must be protected, strengthened, and prepared for the future. Elections should operate with integrity, consistency, accountability, and accessibility while remaining free from confusion, unnecessary barriers, or partisan influence.

  • I believe younger generations should feel more connected to the democratic process and see themselves represented within the institutions that help shape it. As a younger working-generation professional with experience in both government and community leadership, I hope to bring a fresh and forward-thinking perspective while respecting the seriousness, responsibility, and integrity of the Board of Elections.

  • I believe increased civic participation, voter awareness, and public understanding of the electoral process help strengthen both democracy and community involvement throughout the Virgin Islands. Encouraging greater voter education and engagement — especially among younger and first-time voters — is essential to building a stronger, more informed, and more active electorate for future generations.

Mojania (MO) Denis Board of education

  • Students deserve an education system that is engaging, relevant, supportive, and designed to prepare them for the realities of today’s world. Strengthening curriculum and student-centered resources means improving academic support, increasing student engagement, modernizing learning opportunities, and ensuring students have access to the mentorship, wellness, leadership, and educational resources necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

    I will lead a comprehensive review of curriculum relevance, student engagement, counseling capacity, and student support systems to identify gaps and advance targeted modernization and support initiatives.

  • Education should create clearer pathways toward opportunity, career readiness, and long-term economic mobility. Strengthening the school-to-workforce pipeline means increasing career exposure, technical education, mentorship, internships, certifications, entrepreneurship awareness, and stronger alignment between education and the workforce needs of the Virgin Islands.

    I will engage in the expansion and modernization of Career & Technical Education (CTE), certification, and career exposure opportunities that better align student learning with emerging workforce needs and economic opportunities within the Virgin Islands.

  • Educational success requires stronger communication, collaboration, and shared ownership between students, families, educators, government agencies, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and the broader community. A more connected and coordinated educational ecosystem can help improve accountability, reduce fragmentation, and strengthen long-term student outcomes throughout the Virgin Islands.

    I will conduct recurring stakeholder listening sessions and collaborative community discussions to improve communication, identify systemic challenges, and encourage stronger alignment around shared educational goals.

christopher jacobs jr. board of education

  • I believe every student learns differently, and our educational systems should reflect that. While standardized testing has its place, it should not be the sole measurement of a student’s intelligence, growth, or potential. We should explore modern learning and evaluation approaches that focus not only on memorization, but also on comprehension, critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. By modernizing educational testing while maintaining strong academic standards, we can help students better understand and retain knowledge in ways that truly prepare them for success.

  • Many students graduate without fully understanding important life skills such as financial literacy, communication, career readiness, entrepreneurship, and professional development. By introducing more real-world lifestyle courses into our educational system, we can better equip students to navigate adulthood with confidence, independence, and practical knowledge that will benefit them for years to come.

  • While college is important for many students, we must also expose students to career pathways in trades, entrepreneurship, technology, aviation, marine industries, infrastructure, and other workforce opportunities. By expanding career and trade readiness programs, certifications, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities, we can help students discover their strengths earlier and prepare them for meaningful careers that contribute to both their personal success and the future economic growth of the Virgin Islands.

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