Why Vote For Amy?

"She is connected with her neighbors, her students, and their families in Oakland Mills..."

”Amy Brooks is the perfect person for the CA Board of Directors because she is connected with her neighbors, her students, and their families in Oakland Mills AND because she excels at collaborating with others. I know she'll work well with all the other board members and CA staff. Amy will encourage partnerships and help CA be even more inclusive and welcoming."

-Endorsement from Howard County Council Member, Opel Jones (D2)

"She’s got an amazing ability to tap into others’ skills sets and then to connect people who can work together to solve problems."

I will be voting for Amy because she is a life-long learner and community-builder. She’s always willing to ask questions to better understand a situation. She wants to learn more and she wants to help. She’s got an amazing ability to tap into others’ skills sets and then to connect people who can work together to solve problems.  -Jessica

"Her positive attitude and belief in opportunities are contagious..."

Yes, I am voting for Amy Brooks! Amy has strong integrity and is very aware of voids that need attention. Her positive attitude and belief in opportunities are contagious - Amy is amazing at getting lots done in her community sphere, which is large and grows daily. Her inspiring cooperative-leadership style brings a conglomerate of people together with purpose.  And not just as an educator of our teenagers, but a good neighbor in our community. I don’t just support Amy, I want her to win. Amy brings opportunities. -Jenn

"Her experience... puts her face to face with the many decisions that affect people in their daily lives."

I’m voting for Amy because her experience as an educator and grassroots community leader puts her face-to-face with the decisions that affect people in their daily lives. That perspective is deeply needed. -Lisa

"I trust her vision of building a caring community."

I will vote Amy Brooks because I trust her vision of building a caring community. I know she will work tirelessly for me. -Chris

"She is a problem solver, a leader, and an inspiration..."

I'm voting for Amy because she is a tireless advocate for our community. She cares about the well-being of others. Since I've met Amy, she has created OMO which helped our families connect when schools shut down. She has raised money to create an outdoor learning environment at our high school. She brings the best out in people and students she teaches. She is a problem solver, a leader, and an inspiration to the changes we can make for the better.  -Kathy

"Amy's relentless search for knowledge and understanding is refreshing."

Amy Brooks is the kind of person who is always open to learning. She devours books and life experiences alike. At a time when so many people are closed off to facts, science, research and truth Amy's relentless search for knowledge and understanding is refreshing.  -Shawone

"Ms. Brooks brought my whole community together..."

Ms. Brooks brought my whole community together in a project that benefited the mental health of hundreds at our school. -Rohan