A resident of West Frederick, Rayna Remondini is a homeschooling mother of 6, an educator, community organizer, founder of a homeschool cooperative, Tinkergarten instructor, and Head of School at HCHC Leadership Academy, a nature-based school that encourages child-led learning; nurturing the potential of young people in grades K thru 8.
She graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Foreign Language. She currently is seeking her Masters in Business Administration at Fayettsville State University.
The money you donate goes toward campaigning to earn a seat on the Board of Education for the betterment of Frederick County schools, communities, families, and students.
“If you’re for parent rights, please support my campaign. I promise to advocate for your rights; making policies transparent and open to the public.” -Rayna
As a homeschooler running for a seat on the board, many may think I don’t have a dog in the fight. I beg to differ. After both the Montgomery and Howard County school systems failed my 3 eldest children, I chose to take matters into my own hands. Since 2013, I have committed and dedicated myself to the academic success and overall well-being of my own children and those within my community. As a community organizer, I founded a homeschool cooperative that boasts 300+ families, many of whom once considered themselves as ‘COVID Homeschoolers.‘ I employ teachers who’ve left the system due to low wages, crowded classrooms, and bureaucracy. My hat’s very much in the ring and I’d like an opportunity to make a difference.
We must provide families with suitable IEPs. Let's streamline the process and provide disabled and challenged students with the help they so need and deserve.
The school system should never follow a policy that will always apply to all people at all times, without any consideration given to changing circumstances.
Let's see more STEM-based and environmental programs for our children. Magnet and charter schools are the wave of the future and a good choice for the district.
Encourage retention of teachers - With a renewed respect for the profession, let's provide career ladders and increase salaries.
Let's consider adding bilingual teachers and staff to better reflect and support the burgeoning diversity in our local schools.
School Choice is a rationale option for parents who wish to take their children and tax dollars elsewhere. Vouchers work! Let's have them.
I will focus on several key areas to support our students, including (1) advocating for career ladders and an increase in starting salaries for Frederick County teachers, (2) student safety, including bullying and gun violence, (3) and the severe over-crowding in our local schools. I advocate for expanding science-based reading, math, and STEM programs, free after-school tutoring, and school choice (e.g., charter schools, vouchers, ESAs, etc.)
“Rayna Remondini stands out in this crowd. Well-informed and articulate, she sets the standard to which other candidates should aspire, and has the drive and temperament needed to navigate the board’s tricky politics and get things done..“
– Tom Neumark, The Frederick News Post