School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso Announces Re-Election Campaign

Special to the Journal

School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso (formerly Chavez) announces her candidacy for School Committee. The following is her statement.

“Dear Neighbor,

This past May, I became not only the first Latina to serve on the School Committee, but also the first Latina to ever hold any elected office in Revere.

I am the proud daughter of hardworking immigrants, a former kindergarten teacher, and current education specialist at the Massachusetts Department of Education. I am excited to earn your vote once again and continue serving as one of your school committee members.

I am the first in my family to graduate high school and college. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in international relations and political science from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in education and social change from the University of Miami. During my free time I serve as a mentor to high school students across our city, as board member for Wondermore, a literacy nonprofit, and as advisory council member to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

In my three months as your committee member, I launched monthly office hours, a digital resource rolodex listing opportunities such as scholarships and job postings, and a scheduling tool for constituents to schedule times to meet with me outside of my office hours. In 2021, I ran with a promise to be a school committee member that is accessible and a resource to constituents and with these initiatives I am fulfilling that promise.

As your school committeewoman, I will continue to:

• Ensure all students have access to college and career readiness

• Strengthen educator recruitment and retention systems

• Increase family engagement

As school committee member, I bring teaching experience, leadership in education policy at a local and state level, and knowledge of statewide and national resources. In a school district with over 70-percent students of color, I am committed to celebrating the diverse identities, perspectives, and strengths in our schools.

I have pledged my career to education. I hope to count on your vote and support this November 7 to continue serving the students, educators, and families of Revere. 

Website: jacqueline4revere.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook & Instagram: @jacqueline4revere