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Elvis Piggott Announces His Candidacy For Hillsborough County School Board, District 5
Elvis Piggott announces his candidacy for the 2020 elections for Hillsborough County School Board, District 5, Nonpartisan. He wants to serve as the voice for every child, and says he will be the change we need and the voice we deserve.
Elvis Piggott began his political career when he ran for Hillsborough County Commission, District 5, in 2018, where he earned almost 16,000 votes.
A local Pastor for the past 13 years, Piggott has always had a heart for our youth. He is the Pastor of Triumph and
Deliverance Cathedral which is located at 2708 East Os- borne Avenue. His work as a Pastor has put him in a posi- tion to be of assistance to par- ents that face challenges in their child's school. His role as a parent advocate, is very clear -- make sure all deci- sions are made in the best in- terest of every child.
Piggott enjoys serving as a mentor within the commu- nity and currently leads The Gentleman's Scholars at Sheehy Elementary School that focuses on building a brotherhood for fourth and fifth grade boys. He focuses
ELVIS PIGGOTT ...Candidate, Hillsborough County School Board,
District 5
their weekly time together on goal setting, making good
choices, and building a posi- tive self-image.
He has also worked with the Elite Men of Tomorrow at King High School, and served as a Basketball Coach at Uni- versal Academy of Florida, lo- cated on Orient Road.
Elvis Piggott is commit- ted to:
• Ensuring all schools main- tain a safe teaching and learn- ing environment.
• Promoting community and parent involvement.
• Making sure all students have access to innovative, en- riched learning experiences.
• Providing safe paths to our
schools and advocating for safe school bus transportation for our students.
• Making fiscally responsible decisions.
If you would like to help Piggott put children first, contact him for ways in which you can join the team. Email Elvis Piggott at VoteElvis@- gmail.com, follow him on Facebook, or contact him at (813) 858-1817.
In the District 5 School Board race, Piggott will face incumbent, Tamara Sham- burger, and Henry “Shake” Washington, who has also announced his candi- dacy.
Opening A New World One Book At A Time
Early Childhood Literacy Fair to Spark Interest in Reading
Books have the power to develop a child’s love for learn- ing, provide inspiration and open students up to a range of new ideas.
On Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Hillsborough County Public Schools will put that power in the hands of our youngest learners as we host an Early Childhood Literacy Fair.
Literacy is a top priority for Hillsborough Schools. Dr. Stacy Hahn, School Board
Member for District 2, has made literacy her primary issue and spearheaded the Lit- eracy Fair. She knows it is dif- ficult for a child to become a great reader if they do not have access to amazing, age-appro- priate books.
All young readers and their families are invited to join this Saturday at the SouthShore Regional Library, located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin.
Students can join in on Sto- rytime and enjoy crafts and games during the fair. Families can also participate in free vi- sion and dental screenings. Most importantly, students
will leave the Literacy Fair with free books!
Studies have shown that children who are not able to read on grade level by 3rd grade are four times less likely to graduate by age 19 than a child who does read profi- ciently in the earlier years.
Students are also more likely to struggle in other sub- ject areas, like science and math.
This Literacy Fair is made possible thanks to community partners including myON on- line, Caspers Company, Pepin Family Foundation, Feeding America and the Hillsborough Education Foundation.
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