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The Florida School Board Mom Fending Off DeSantis’ Culture War

Writer: Zach KnausZach Knaus

One of the 14 local school board members whom Gov. Ron DeSantis has targeted for removal in next year’s election is Jennifer Jenkins, a 36-year-old elementary school speech pathologist who achieved a miracle in 2020 by defeating a far-right incumbent in a deep red Florida county by nine points.


Jenkins is also a mom and she was at her Brevard County home on Friday morning with her 7-year-old daughter Olive, who was having a playdate with a best buddy. Jenkins then got a call that necessitated a sudden change in plans.




 
 
 

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