"I am endorsing Simon for two reasons. First, he is passionate about making a difference in the community, with a track record for service, volunteerism, and leadership. Second, he is sensitive about the needs of students with diverse backgrounds. Although he is younger than most candidates, he is the epitome of what you would want the product of an education system to be--someone who wants to pay it forward and make the district better. This community has a unique opportunity to "grow our own" leaders. Let's start with Simon!"