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Academic Excellence
Over 60% of students are below grade level in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Committed to instilling in students’ internal motivation to succeed, raising test scores, and restoring academic achievement.
Age-Appropriate Curriculum
Students should be educated-not indoctrinated. Curriculum and books are age-appropriate and focused on learning, not ideology.
Efficient Governance
Streamline board meetings and committees to reduce bureaucracy and ensure decisions are made efficiently and effectively.
Responsible Spending
Ensure district funds are used wisely, prioritizing education-centered programs and opposing wasteful spending.
Parental Choice
Parents/Guardians are vital stakeholders in their children's education. They should be informed of all school activities and be valued collaborative partners.
Fairness in Girls’ Sports
Title IX protections, ensuring girls compete against biological girls in school sports and boys are not permitted in girls’ private spaces including bathrooms and locker rooms.
Informed Consent
Oppose one-size-fits-all medical mandates and support the right of families to make informed health decisions for their children.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and critically. Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education.”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr.
Elect Maureen "Quinn" Flaherty, M.A. Education Specialist, P.P.S.
for Long Beach Unified School District Board, District 5
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Meet Maureen
Maureen “Quinn” Flaherty was born and raised in Long Beach. She is married and has a 19-year-old son who is attending college. She holds two educational credentials, plus Master of Arts in education and counseling that allows her to teach and counsel students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Currently Maureen is working as a special education teacher for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
During Covid, Maureen formed a grassroots group called Long Beach Freedom USA. She held meetings weekly to educate people on their constitutional rights. She formed the Long Beach Chapter of Eagle Forum. Maureen continues to educate people through her monthly events. She is a volunteer and works with Children’s Defense and Moms for Liberty.
When elected, Maureen will be a champion for parental rights, money spent wisely and child safety. Having been an educator in the capacity of teacher or counselor, she knows firsthand the issues and will be a perfect advocate to find and implement the solutions.
Maureen is a devoted wife and mother who loves her community and wants to make a difference.
