Candidate: Heather Felton

I came to Manatee County in 1997 as a cops reporter for the Bradenton Herald. On the job I met my husband, Sean, now a lieutenant at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. We married in 1999 and a year later moved to the Parrish area. Our two children attended and graduated from Manatee County public schools.

In my career, I was a journalist and editor, as well as faith formation director in church ministry. As a Manatee County English teacher, I worked for nine years in middle and high school, most recently teaching lower-level language arts and International Baccalaureate literature at Southeast High School. I left education in May 2023 and now works at a local private practice so that I can pursue advocacy for teachers, parents, and students.

I am also a member of the Manatee County League of Women Voters and attend Church of the Apostles in Parrish.

My passion is for ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching public education for all Manatee County students. I am a determined moderate and my focus is the kids – not the politics.

Endorsements include the Manatee Education Association (local teachers union), the Florida Education Association (state teachers union organization), the West Central Florida Labor Council, and Equality Florida.

www.heatherformanatee.com
heather@heatherformanatee.com
407-906-6070
P.O. Box 195, Ellenton, FL 34222