ABOUT

Bethany Mandel is a homeschooling mother of six children (three of whom are school aged). She is a writer and commentator, and has been covering education issues for the last decade. As a parent and taxpayer within the district, she has closely followed issues within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for years and has become increasingly troubled by the direction of the school district. A long-time and vocal critic of the systemic issues plaguing MCPS, Bethany is unafraid to say what needs to be said to correct the course. The voices of many county residents, dissatisfied with the direction of the school system, have been ignored for too long. This is the driving force behind her decision to pursue a seat on the school board in Montgomery County.