Candidate: Mary Bolla

Mary Bolla is serving her first term on the Clay County School Board District 4. Mary was an elementary teacher in Clay County for 17 years, and prior to that, the Director of Admissions at the University of North Florida. During her years as a teacher, Mary was honored to be chosen by her colleagues to be Teacher of the Year at both W. E. Cherry Elementary and Argyle Elementary. Her husband of 35 years, Wayne, is a Clay County Commissioner. Their children are products of Clay County Public Schools - Ridgeview Elementary, Orange Park Junior High, and Ridgeveiw High School. Katie (UCF) is a high school teacher at Lake Brantley High in Seminole County and Chris (UNF) resides in Washington. Mary and Wayne are the proud grandparents of John and Alex.

As a Board member, Mary has been involved with the Clay Education Foundation, the Insurance Committee, as the Legislative Liaison with the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), and with the Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year ceremonies. She is currently the Vice Chair of the School Board. She has achieved the title of Certified Board Member with FSBA.

After leaving the classroom to become a Board member, Mary made it her practice to volunteer at many of the schools throughout the county. She has strived to visit each school every year she has been on the Board, and enjoys attending the various activities that showcase our excellent education, extracurricuar activities and students. Mary considers this a fulltime position that not only includes meetings and workshops, but also the opportunity to get into the schools and classrooms where the real work is done.

Mary is involved with her congregation at Advent Lutheran Church. She is currently the Secretary of the Church Council and enjoys her participation as an Assisting Minister and Lector. She is a member of the Elks Lodge 1892 in Green Cove Springs, where she is involved in various education initiatives. As a Committeewoman for Precinct 118 she is a member of the Republican Party. She is also a member of the Republican Executive Committee, Federated Republican Women of Clay, and the South Clay Republican Club.

For further information, you may contact Mary at mary@marybolla.com or you may read more about Mary at http://marybolla.com. She would appreciate your Vote for Mary Bolla - Clay County School Board District 4.