To the Editor:
This letter is in support of my friend, Keys Fillauer, the current chairman of the Oak Ridge School Board and candidate for re-election. We got lucky when this man decided to serve Oak Ridge Schools.
Keys has given his talent and experience as well as tireless hours working for our schools. I asked him why he does it. What it seemed to come down to is his love for education, people, and this community. Keys is dedicated to keeping our award-winning school system at the forefront of innovation while at the same time keeping our schools a place where each student is empowered to reach their full potential no matter what level they are on.
Keys has lifelong experience in education. As a teacher, a father, and a student first himself, Keys knows the importance of meeting each student where they are in the educational process. This challenge is what keeps Keys going.
As a Realtor, I work with clients relocating here that are considering living in several different areas of the greater Knoxville area. Most of the time, the school system is a predominant factor in their decision of where to look for a home. Keys has been available to give these newcomers to our area a first-class tour of our schools. So far he has a 100 percent success rate of winning these families over to becoming Oak Ridge residents!
I don’t know why Keys isn’t out playing golf and traveling in his retirement, but I sure am glad he has decided to give his time and commitment to our schools. I ask you to please give him your vote in this election.
Anita Vines
Oak Ridge
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