Georgia teacher casts vote in support of positive policies over partisanship

Received the following message in my inbox this week. I will continue to push for common sense reforms and will keep teachers and students at the focus of my efforts. 

Dear Mr. Woods,

I heard you and your opponent speak last week at a conference last week.  I wanted to let you know that you have my vote in this year's election, despite the fact that I am a lifelong Democrat and you are probably the only Republican I am voting for this year.

As a teacher, I have been happy with the direction in which the Department has been moving under your leadership, and I appreciate the fact that you actually have a background in education (I honestly believe that should be a requirement for the position).

-- Tom

"I wanted to let you know that you have my vote in this year's election, despite the fact that I am a lifelong Democrat."
-- Tom, Georgia educator