Brenda L. Sheridan
Brenda is a committed advocate, volunteer, and board member representing students and families of the Sterling District. Her service has had a positive impact at within Loudoun County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and at the national level.
School Board Member
2011 - present
Appointed to fill a vacancy in June 2011
Re-elected in November 2011 and 2015
Current Responsibilities
Vice Chair
Equity Ad-Hoc Committee Chair
VSBA Legislative Positions Committee Member
Legislative and Policy Committee Chair
Finance and Facilities Committee Member
Discipline Committee Member
Charter School Committee Member
MSAAC Liaison
VSBA Delegate
Prior Responsibilities
HRTD (formerly Personnel) Committee Member
Student Support Services (formerly Health, Safety, Wellness, and Transportation) Committee Member
Gifted Advisory Committee (GAC) Liaison
Head Start Policy Council Liaison
School Business Partnership EC Liaison
Accomplishments
Advocated for and secured full time parent liaisons in all Title I schools
Advocated for and supported adoption of Policy 1040 - Equal Opportunity for Equitable, Safe and Inclusive Environment
Supported and advocated for universal full day kindergarten
Advocated for and secured differentiated allotments to provide field trips, programs, and caps and gowns for low-income students
Advocated for the establishment of an equity committee to address equity issues within LCPS
Supported differentiated staffing based on percentages of English Learners (EL) and socio-economically disadvantaged students
Advocated for Title I status for Forest Grove ES and Sterling ES
Supported Title I status for Sterling Middle and Park View
Supports continued efforts to close the "sag" in the salary scale
Supported all efforts to reduce class sizes
Supported measures to attract and retain bus drivers
Supported increased recess time