On the Ballot: Educational Service Centers

Local school board races are getting a lot of attention as we countdown to Election Day on November 2, but those aren't the only important races on the ballot when it comes to Ohio's public schools. OEA Vice President Jeff Wensing continues our special election coverage with a conversation with Barry Alcock, an OEA-Retired member running for the Central Ohio Educational Service Center board.

Show Notes

Featured Educational Service Center Candidate:

• Barry Alcock, retired educator, running for the Central Ohio ESC Board
  • 46 years in public education
    Classroom English teacher in middle school and high school
    Middle School Gifted Language Arts, Middle School Intervention and Inclusion
    Language Arts, Department Chair.
    High School English, Intervention and Inclusion
    Vocational High School English, Intervention.
    College/University: Professor, Lecturer, Counselor, Supervisor.
  • "I'm running to maximize the educational possibilities of all students as they prepare for post-secondary education or careers, and to assist teachers and school staff as they address the changing needs of students in our schools."
    • MORE | To learn more about Barry Alcock and his campaign , connect with him on Facebook.

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This episode was recorded in October, 2021.

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