About Sydney Thomas.

After graduating with a bachelor's degree, Sydney began her educational career by earning two teaching credentials from a highly respected teaching program in 2005, followed by holding teaching and leadership positions in Northern California.

 

After moving and taking a five-year break to raise her two amazing children, she returned to the classroom at Riverbend Academy in the Martin County School District, where she was nominated for Teacher of the Year.

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Her previous leadership experience transitioned seamlessly into her role as a program specialist for the Martin County School District. In this capacity, Sydney gained extensive knowledge in education policy, statutes, and the support of at-risk students, as well as in mental health and special education. She collaborated daily with school and district leadership teams and formed lasting, positive working relationships with those education professionals, relationships that continue to this day.

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Although she loved her job as a program specialist, she left the education sector in 2020 for financial reasons. However, Sydney remained deeply involved in the district as an advocate for public education, regularly attending school board meetings and advocating for students who often go unheard.

 

Running for the school board was never in her initial plan, but it has become the next natural step in her commitment to public education in Martin County.

Sydney is the experienced educator and parent that Martin County School District needs on the school board!