Four years ago, when Chantal Wilford ran for a school board seat in the School District of Manatee County, she hoped to help students, to advocate for teachers, and to support the families in her district.
While she lost, she decided to dive even further into the world of education by creating a Facebook page, “Education Matters in Manatee County.”
Since then, the page has grown to 2,300 followers. She posts a variety of educational updates and resources, including summaries of school board meetings…