Supporters and Endorsements

Local Organization Support

OUTFRONT ACTION MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO

DEMOCRATIC FARMER LABOR SENATE DISTRICT 46

Supporter Voices

“Virginia brings the insights of a teacher and parent who will also enhance policy discussions and decisions by the school board.”

- NANCY GORES, FORMER SLP SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

“Virginia Mancini brings a veteran, accomplished teacher’s perspective to the board–she understands the core curriculum, how leadership and administration affect what happens in classrooms, and has already demonstrated leadership on racial and gender equity issues on the board.”

- PATRICK BALDWIN, SLP PARENT

“Virginia understands that it takes the whole community to give our schools what they need in order for our students to thrive. Because of this, she not only brings a depth of academic experience, she also is deeply embedded enough into the fabric of the St. Louis Park community, enabling her to work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents and neighbors on behalf of our schools. She possesses the knowledge, skills, and wisdom to get the right things done, and she does it with conviction and compassion. The intersection of her experience in public education with her connection to the St. Louis Park community makes her a tremendous asset to the St. Louis Park School Board.”

- PAUL BAUDHUIN, SLP HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER AND SLP PARENT

“As a student, I know the school board impacts my day-to-day life significantly. I believe that having a teacher on the school board, who experiences my everyday issues will help improve our schools. Virginia Mancini will keep us on the path of racial and gender equity, making my school better.”

- TESS MACHALEK, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

“I’ve known Virginia for many years because she teaches in my former legislative district. She is an awesome teacher and a tireless champion for justice and equity.”

- CHUCK WIGER, RETIRED MINNESOTA STATE SENATOR

“Virginia is an educator and parent herself and sees the classroom from both of these important viewpoints. She is known for working to improve school systems by being an open listener, a community connector, and standing up for those who often don’t have a voice. Her view of education includes not just K-12 but also early childhood, adult and senior education. As a school psychologist, one of the things I most appreciate about Mancini is her understanding that student mental health is not an extra but an essential for successful learning.”