Following the resignation of school board representative who had held the seat for 30 years, Jennifer Aprea announced she was running for the position.
As a graduate of the Williamson County Schools school system, resident of her district, and firmly believing that educators should be guided by educators, I sent her a Facebook message and offered to help however she needed.
With my background in social media management, social media strategy, and branding, I was thinking she would ask for help with that. And while she periodically asked for best practices and tips, she really needed a graphic designer, which something I would not have called my self.
Throughout her campaign, I served as a resource for her creative needs: designing her logo, making signs , creating Facebook filters, designing mailers. Anything she asked, I delivered. And if I didn't know how, I figured it out (thank you, creative friends and Youtube!)
This volunteer work for Jennifer flexed a new muscle of mine that I didn't have before. It pushed me to think differently about things, learn new skills, and step outside of my comfort zone. I learned a lot about how campaigns work, effective messaging for candidates I also learned while working for her that I work best when I work for a cause/client that I firmly believe in, even with the uncertainty that she could lose the election.
But thankfully, on August 8, Jennifer Aprea became the newest member of the Williamson County Schools School Board, representing district 5.
Working for a candidate I strongly believe in and who will directly impact my family and community was extremely fun and rewarding.
