Dear Editor: Why I Endorse Shannon O'Brien for Superintendent of Schools

Dear Editor,

As a parent, grandparent, and advocate for public education, I urge you to support Shannon O'Brien for Superintendent of Schools. Shannon is the only candidate who can bring the change we desperately need to support our teachers, parents, and students.

Under Elsie Arntzen's leadership, Montana's education system has suffered. Our state ranks last in teacher pay, contributing to a severe teacher shortage. Susie Hedalen, Shannon's opponent, served as Elsie's deputy and is complicit in this failure. We cannot afford more of the same ineffective leadership. They have not respected our...