Testimonials
I’m coming into this race with no name recognition but a lot of practical experience. I take joy in working with, and learning from, others. So this is my attempt to show more than tell.
Have we worked together? If you feel moved to vouch for me, I invite you to contribute your memories/testimony here.
Feel free to admire my bravery in posting a picture from in the 1990s / last century.
Public School
“Molly has always been committed to examining issues by listening to others, doing research and standing up for her convictions.”*
“When I reflect upon Molly, as one of my high school students, the first memory that pops up is when she was going to compete in a public speaking scholarship competition hosted by a conservative, male-dominated organization. She and I were the only females in the room. I beamed with pride as she stood before everyone with composure and confidence.
“She eloquently shared her open minded convictions with this very politically conservative group. Though she was clearly the most articulate contestant, a young man was chosen as the winner. But Molly and I left the hall feeling like winners because in the face of conservatism, a rational, compassionate young woman was not afraid to speak up.” - Naomi Grishman, History teacher, dept lead, assistant principal, and mentor to many.
* A note from the candidate: I gave no prompt to Naomi Grishman when asking for a quote in support of my campaign. You can imagine my surprise in receiving her response in the midst of weeks of:
interviewing and deeply listening to others
doing research (so much research)
expressing my convictions
Some habits last! Though I hadn’t spoken to Ms. Grishman since the 1990s, I reached out because, as another former student voiced: “Grishman was really a part of a group of committed teachers who were not willing to abandon Atlanta Public Schools, and believed that Atlanta Public Schools should be a place of openness and diversity and excellence.”